Author: Marinela Pane

Today, we feel proud and grateful to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Ryder Albania Association. Over the past three decades, we have been dedicated and committed to improving the quality of life of vulnerable people, including chronically ill, life-threatening patients and elderly people in need, and have had a significant impact on the field of palliative care services and …

The Ryder Albania Association continues the training of family doctors and nurses in Shkodër for the provision of medical care for the elderly. Some of the main topics being treated are: osteoporosis, falls, dementia, depression, urinary incontinence, nutrition and weight problems, rational prescription of drugs. Participants are also being introduced to elderly patient assessment instruments and treatment modalities. These trainings …

Primary health care professionals in Elbasan and Tirana were introduced to the “Medical care for the elderly in primary health care” Manual. During the training, the participants gained theoretical knowledge and applied it in practice through clinical cases. The empowerment of professionals with knowledge, skills and abilities is the key to the quality of the services provided. The trainings are …

The elderly are our roots, and as such they must be protected and supported! In this panel discussion, service to the elderly, their demands and needs was discussed. Association Ryder Albania as an important actor in the provision of services for the third age was represented by the social worker, Mrs. Marjeta Rroshi. She gave extensive information about the home …

Tirana Marathon 2023! The biggest sports race in Albania, in the 7th edition in Tirana, with over 4000 runners from more than 40 countries around the world! Thank you Sonila Kodra for running in this race on behalf of Ryder Albania, supporting patients with life-threatening diseases for a quality and dignified life!

The training of family doctors and nurses for the provision of medical care for the elderly in Korça continues. Empowering professionals with knowledge, skills and abilities is the key to the quality of the services provided. The trainings are updated by ASCK and are being offered by Ryder Albania Association with the support of Health for All Project – HAP. …

Just like Mother Drita, one of the elderly individuals who benefits from assistance and care through the collaboration between the Municipality of Tirana and Ryder Albania, a total of 850 elderly people will be recipients of the multidisciplinary home care service! A dignified aging, as they truly deserve! This project is supported by the European Union in Albania. For more, …

The training of family doctors and nurses for the provision of medical care for the elderly has begun. Initially through Training for Trainers and further through Colleague Groups at the Health Center level, these trainings aim to familiarize and train family doctors and nurses to implement the guidelines, treatment protocols and clinical instruments contained in the manual “Medical Care for …

Today, on October 14th, we all come together worldwide to celebrate World Hospice and Palliative Care Day (WHPCD) 2023. This year’s slogan is Compassionate Communities: Together for Palliative Care. Since its inception in 1993, Ryder Albania has been serving communities in Tirana and Durrës, guided by a noble mission: to improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses and their …

Association Ryder Albania has started to offer the Training of Trainers: “Medical care for the elderly in KSHP by the Family Doctor and Nurse” in Berat. This training is supported by Health for All Project – HAP. The aim of the training is to strengthen the professional capacities of the KHP staff on the use of clinical guidelines, protocols and …