– Identified a total of 228 elders (130 females, 98 males, aged 62-86+). Of these, 225 underwent socioeconomic and health assessments. Project team developed assessment tools to collect socio-demographic and health-related data on the elderly, providing comprehensive insights to prioritize needs. For each elderly involved in the service the project team has developed an Individual Intervention Plans, which are tailored to each elderly’s unique circumstances and updated regularly;

– The identified elderly are referred from various resources as following: 40 elderlies from the administrative units, 25 elderlies from the Social Centres of the Municipality of Tirana, and 35 elderlies from non-public organizations such as Ryder Albania and Elder People Organizations. Additionally, 105 elderlies have been referred by public health institutions, and 6 elderlies have been referred by different citizens of Tirana who became aware of the project through various means and 2 elderlies contacted by themselves;

– Healthcare: 111 elders, 108 diagnosed with cancer, received healthcare from medical
professionals. The frequency of visits ranged from 1-4 times weekly based on health severity. To
date, doctors have conducted 3441 home visits and nurses, 5161. Caregivers support: 66 elders are receiving home care services from caregivers, ensuring that elders receive the necessary
assistance in their daily lives. The frequency of visits varies based on the needs of the elders. In total, 1575 home visits have been conducted by caregivers, with an average of 17-19
daily home visits. The time to one home visits vary from a minimum of 30 minutes to max 180 minutes based on the elderly need and autonomy. The services provided include cooked food delivery (659 meals), accompanying elders to family doctors, specialists, and hospitals for planned medical visits (46 accompaniments). Other common services offered are food shopping, cooking meals at home, personal and home hygiene assistance, and accompanying elders for walks as per doctors 39; recommendations;

– Social Worker Support: They have conducted 225 elderly assessments, develop the intervention plan in close collaboration with caregivers and elderlies themselves, and refer the elderlies to other services and institutions based on their needs. After the assessment the social workers have conduct 240 elderlies home visits, have provide professional support for different social services to 48 of them (emotional support, communication with their family members, helping
them with e-Albania platform, making recommendation or referrals etc.) and have met with 58 professionals from different institutions to inform them about the project and address the specific needs of the elders. Referrals to Other Institutions: 66 elderlies have benefit
different other services as referrals to other institutions to meet specific needs of the elders. Referrals for food and hygienic packages, pampers, cooked food, and legal issues have been made, ensuring that the elders receive the necessary support from relevant organizations. This collaborative approach maximizes the available resources and expand the range of services accessible to the elders.