Senior residences in Córdoba |A new beginning or the end

The Vitalia Guadalquivir residence, located in Córdoba Capital, has all the occupied squares: "99 people, 99 stories," says the center coordinator, Jesús Díaz, a young man who overflows vitality and energy with whom he tries to infect the users of the center."Here we have private places, concerted from the Board and concerted with the City Council, which sends us to people dependent on social integration," he explains, "hence there are some who are under 65 years old."The daily routine marks schedules and activities, although the maximum of the center is not to stress the elderly but to let, as far as possible, they move at their own pace.That and "love and human treatment, which acts as the best medicine," he says convinced, "we have seen it during the pandemic, in which more than one worsened by the isolation, which they did not understand, and for not being able to receive theVisit of their relatives as they were accustomed ».

The Guadalquivir residence dawns at about 7.30, but there are users who wake up much earlier, like a 94 -year -old man who opens his eyes at 4 in the morning."At a certain age he sleeps little," says Jesus, "so we see and dress it and he stays in his room to the first breakfast turn."Once the intake is over, it is time for physiotherapy, occupational therapy and psychology, which put the batteries to the elderly before having time for hairdresser, podiatry or crafts, or to watch television and go out if they wish."Visits to the center are limited by Covid, but they can leave if they want or leave with relatives, whenever they let us know so that we are aware."

Ángel Pérez Hornero, well -known hotel and current secretary of the Association of Users of Residences of Elders, has lived in the center for 3 years, after suffering two cerebral strokes that have reduced the mobility of one hand."The problem of residences is that the investment funds have entered them and from now"Because I just were grandfather of a precious granddaughter."

The 99 set stories between these walls also leave love, such as the one that has emerged between Julia, 63, and Paco, 73, just admitted by a heart problem.Just arrived from visiting Paco in the hospital, the crush, mother of 4 children, confesses that "the arrow occurred in the residence and me, who was plunged into depression, has changed my life," he says, "we are living aSecond youth ».

Testimonies

Pilar García, 64: "They give me a lot of love and for me this is my home"

Pilar García is 64 years old and is single.She worked 31 as a cleansing of public centers of Sadeco, among which she had assigned for a while the Guadalquivir residence, which before being of the Vitalia group was municipal, in which she now lives.According to her, she suffered a thyroid attack four years ago that made her sick seriously, which led her family to enter her in her residence, first payment and then with a concerted square."I would never have imagined that I would end here and less with 60 years, but they have given me so much love and I feel so accompanied that now this is my home," she says resounding.

Recovered health, despite the treatment it receives, comes out and participates in all activities."I have gymnastics, crafts and I go out with my companions at noon to take the beer," she explains."From my pay, 75% is for the Board and I have 300 euros for my expenses, I approve well."

Isabel Sosa and Fernando Cantero, 82 and 87 years: "We are fine, but as in your home, nowhere"

Isabel and Fernando arrived at the Guadalquivir residence a couple of months ago and still miss their home.Married for 55 years, the employee of Renfe and she loves the house and seamstress, endured on their floor with "help for everything" of a woman until the family decided that the best thing for her attention was to enter a residence."Here we are fine, but as in your home, you are not anywhere," explains Isabel, who recognizes that they receive very good treatment from the staff, despite which she feels "is not the same," he says with his eyesfogged.She moves in a wheelchair and her husband, who when he arrived was the one who took care of Isabel, has had some recent health acade and now both present mobility problems.Parents of three children, receive frequent visits from the family and the grandchildren who have closer."I never thought we would end up in a residence," Fernando confesses, "but it is."