Free psychotherapy sessions in the community are to be offered to senior citizens who are grieving over the loss of their partner, Minister for Active Ageing Jo Etienne Abela has announced.
In Gozo, this service will be provided in the coming weeks by Dar Padova after the renovation work that is currently underway is completed.
In Malta, it is provided primarily in clinics around Malta, including in Paola, Qormi, Birkirkara, Zurrieq and Mtarfa.
Therapy can also be provided online or at the client’s residence in case of severe mobility problems. The Minister explained that the elderly can benefit both from individual sessions, as well as from group sessions, depending on the need.
Minister Abela stressed that those who suffer the loss of a loved one can experience various emotions or other difficulties which may lead to health problems. This service will help to provide the necessary support as needed.
For more information about this service please call 2278 8900 or 15, or on www.activeageing.gov.mt [1]