Age Care has an active Spring

Sun, May 15 2011

W. Bro. John Mence of Masonic Lodge No. 96 of Fuengirola presents ACA President Dr. Charles Betty and Fundraiser Mr. John Greaves with a charitable donation. Age Care Association wishes to express their appreciation to the Masonic Lodge for their generosity and kindness. Donated monies are used for the many services offered to English speaking residents and visitors to the Costa del Sol from Malaga to Marbella in need.

On the 30th of March 2011 the President of Age Care Association, Dr Charles Betty, was invited to meet the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall during their visit to Spain. Their Royal Highnesses thanked the 300 Representatives of caring organizations in Spain who give their time to help improve the lives of older English speaking retirees needing assistance.

St. George’s Day Festivities: Age Care Association had a successful stall at the English celebration held in Arroyo de la Miel on April 23rd. Volunteers were recruited and information on services distributed. An opportunity was taken to link with other caring organizations, for example: The Royal Air Force Association and The Royal British Legion. This should improve the quality of care that we offer our clients.

ACA Annual General Meeting took place this month at the Tamisa Hotel in Mijas Costa. Dr. Charles & Mrs. Eileen Betty announced their pending retirement from ACA after being two of its founding members and with more than 20 years of charitable service in the community. The Bettys have also worked the Benalmadena branch of the Royal British Legion. Their contribution and dedication have been immeasurable and their leadership will be greatly missed.

AGE CARE ASSOCIATION SUMMER BALL is scheduled for May 27th at the elegant Valparaiso Restaurant in Mijas. Mark your calendar and purchase tickets from the ACA Charity Shop or ring John Greaves on 952.661.764.

Helpline/info: 691 761 088 or 655 903 182

About Age Care Association

Age Care Association is a fully registered, non-profit making organisation staffed entirely by volunteers. Our Spanish registration number is 6282 – CIF – G92487602 (Registro de Asociaciones de Andalucia). The majority of our work is helping older British people living in the Province of Malaga, but we do not exclude other nationalities that speak English. We provide welfare information, practical support and two help lines (Telephones: 691761088, and 655903182). The Association also has a hospital and home visiting team. Other volunteers visit people in Care Homes when necessary. As part of our work we have repatriated some individuals to the UK, where there are more caring facilities and access to benefits unavailable in Spain. Some of our volunteers have had careers in nursing, education, psychology and other caring professions and are accustomed to listening in a sympathetic and kind manner. We work closely with the British Consulate, Royal British Legion, and branches of the International Lions.