REVIEWS

„Leliani is the first institution of its kind in the country, and I wholeheartedly welcome the opening of this home. It is a place where the elderly can enjoy a comfortable, friendly, and caring family-like environment. The existence of such a home is significant for many reasons. For instance, if there is an elderly person in your family and you need to travel abroad for study or a holiday, you might have to reconsider your plans. Finding a reliable caregiver can be challenging, or you may have to postpone your departure altogether. In such cases, you can confidently entrust Leliani with the care of your loved one, whether they are elderly or a younger person who cannot be left alone due to health conditions and requires caregiving. Additionally, there are often situations where all family members are busy with work, leaving an elderly relative alone at home. Some may feel anxious about being alone, some may require assistance with simple tasks such as blood pressure monitoring, and others may simply need the comforting presence of someone nearby. In such instances, Leliani offers a safe and supportive solution, providing all the necessary conditions to ensure the well-being of the elderly. First and foremost, it provides a healthy social environment, which is essential not only for the elderly but for people of all ages“.

„The creation of the nursing home Leliani makes me very happy. It is a brilliant idea, as it provides people with the opportunity to continue socializing, communicating, and living“.

„During my time in Europe, I have performed concerts in nursing homes many times. These were high-level institutions where respect and care for the elderly were evident. I welcome the opening of such a home“.

„Our country must have a high-standard nursing home. Your children and grandchildren might visit you, they would take care of you, they would caress you. If necessary and if they have the means, they would pay for a helper. However, there is often no time for conversation, discussion, and the exchange of ideas. Most people experience a communication deficit, and such a home provides the opportunity to be with your peers and like-minded people, to communicate and socialise, which is much better“.

„The existence of such a home is essential. I saw an institution of this type in Holland, and I really liked it. It was a single complex with four or five three-storey buildings. Even from the outside, it was clear how comfortably everything was arranged. When people grow older and reach the age of 80 or 85, they have fewer friends and relatives and may find themselves alone. If the elderly are in a situation where they are cared for, where they can meet their peers, talk, and find common interests, of course, their lives become more enjoyable. I can only welcome this initiative“.

„I am truly fascinated by the extraordinary environment I found at Leliani. Leliani is a wonderful space for people to delay the process of ageing. Let me explain what I mean: ageing isn’t solely a biological process. There’s also psychological ageing, and I want to focus on that. Biological ageing happens to all of us in the same way. While some may appear younger than their age and others older, regardless of the number of wrinkles, we all age according to the same biomarkers. For example, we hit puberty at roughly the same time, and we enter second turning points at similar ages. Psychological ageing, however, is largely influenced by maintaining a social body that stimulates us. The social body refers to our relationships with friends and peers. Sometimes we argue, sometimes we laugh, sometimes we share joy or sadness, and we engage in activities our generation used to enjoy. These interactions help preserve our social body and, consequently, our sense of youth. It’s not necessary for someone to be ill or in need of care to come to Leliani. They can simply come here to socialise. Another important point is that if an elderly person has medical needs, family members cannot replace professional care. No matter how devoted and warm-hearted a family may be, the quality of care provided by a professional is entirely different. Leliani is invaluable in such cases as well“.