Municipal initiatives boost services for seniors in Argentina and Chile

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The municipality of Bella Vista, Argentina, hosted a senior training and sensitisation session attended by Mayor Noelia Bazzi and provincial coordinator Nelly Pintos, emphasizing older adults' rights, autonomy and community participation.

Concordia, Argentina, launched a suite of free senior workshops—including cognitive‑stimulation, hydrotherapy and doll‑making—coordinated by Laura Gallardo and Gladys Portugal of the Department of Policies for the Third Age.

In Neiva, Colombia, the "Caminemos por la Vida" project marked its 25th anniversary, serving more than 240 seniors daily with walks, aerobics, dance, swimming and cultural activities at the university’s "Casita Feliz" facility.

Berazategui, Argentina, provided a free ophthalmologic screening for roughly 100 residents aged over 60, offering diagnoses and referrals for continued eye care.

Rinconada, Chile, concluded a two‑year "Programa Vínculos" that delivered psychosocial support, home visits and assistance to vulnerable seniors over 65, improving autonomy and social inclusion.

La Costa, Argentina, began a cycle of meetings to strengthen person‑centred care for people with disabilities and older adults, focusing on coordinated service delivery and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Entities: Bella Vista · Berazategui Municipality · Caminemos por la Vida · Concordia Municipality · Concórdia · Gladys Portugal · Juan Galdames Carmona · Mayor Noelia Bazzi · Neiva · Nelly Pintos · Noelia Bazzi · Programa Vínculos

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Gladys Portugal said the municipality aims to provide spaces for seniors to stay active, share experiences and strengthen autonomy. (eae2192a-31ac-4317-a839-0a578178d9fb)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 'Programa Vínculos' in Rinconada, Chile, delivered psychosocial support to vulnerable seniors aged 65+ over a two‑year period. (75c45a34-0d97-4e85-988f-0a372ac94e2e)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Neiva project operates at Universidad Surcolombiana's 'Casita Feliz' and involves students from physical‑education, arts, nursing and communication programs. (9ca78f07-761d-4fb6-a902-b0fbe7e368ea)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mayor Juan Galdames Carmona highlighted the program's home visits, guidance and assistance that improve seniors' quality of life. (75c45a34-0d97-4e85-988f-0a372ac94e2e)
[○ 1 SOURCE] A senior training and awareness event was held in Bella Vista, Argentina, with provincial and municipal officials attending. (05825a07-d8d5-4ec2-b92c-6abf3803a633)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Nelly Pintos said the Ministry of Development Social of Corrientes organized the Bella Vista event to promote seniors' rights. (05825a07-d8d5-4ec2-b92c-6abf3803a633)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 'Caminemos por la Vida' project in Neiva, Colombia, marked 25 years and serves over 240 seniors with activities such as walks, aerobics, dance, swimming, games and music. (9ca78f07-761d-4fb6-a902-b0fbe7e368ea)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Concordia, Argentina, offers free senior workshops including cognitive stimulation, hydrotherapy and doll‑making at municipal venues. (eae2192a-31ac-4317-a839-0a578178d9fb)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mayor Noelia Bazzi thanked the community and highlighted collaboration between the provincial government and the municipality in Bella Vista. (05825a07-d8d5-4ec2-b92c-6abf3803a633)
[○ 1 SOURCE] A training and sensitisation session for older adults was held in Bella Vista, Argentina, with provincial and municipal officials attending. (05825a07-d8d5-4ec2-b92c-6abf3803a633)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Gladys Portugal, head of the Department of Policies for the Third Age, said the municipality provides spaces for seniors to stay active. (eae2192a-31ac-4317-a839-0a578178d9fb)
[○ 1 SOURCE] The project operates at Universidad Surcolombiana's 'Casita Feliz', with about 100 daily participants in activities such as walks, aerobics, dance and swimming. (9ca78f07-761d-4fb6-a902-b0fbe7e368ea)