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The Minister for the Elderly and Active Aging Michael Farrugia inaugurated Dar l-Annunzjata a residential home for long-term care in al Tarxien which will accommodate a total of 230 beds spread over seven floors.The private sector has made an investment of 13 million. While there are currently 45 employees a total of 100 new jobs are expected to be created with the government investing in the purchase of a number of beds in this home.Despite the unprecedented situation that has come over the world due to the pandemic today we are seeing an example of how discouraged the investor was but continued to show confidence in the future of our country said Minister Michael Farrugia . He added that in every new agreement the government is entering into with the home operators for the elderly it is seeing to it that there is a doctor responsible for the residents in that house. This condition is expected to be included in the public consultation on standards in nursing homes which is expected to come out in the coming weeks.With the recent purchase of beds in the two old peoples homes another promise has been made in this years budget. On the eighth floor of the house there is a roof garden that can be enjoyed by both the elderly and their relatives while below ground level there is a four-storey car park for staff and visitors. There is also a level equipped with a therapeutic care facility. The building and facilities are dementia-friendly.The governments intention is to continue to ensure that old peoples homes provide the highest quality facilities with all the necessary facilities and care. We work together for one goal to have a level of excellence in the quality of life of our elderly concluded Minister Michael Farrugia.
