The government said that it will continue strengthening support for the elderly living in the community.

 Prime Minister Robert Abela visited two Active Ageing centers to meet with elderly community members on Wednesday.

During his first visit, Abela visited the Centre for Dementia in Hal Safi, which provides support to families and opportunities for those with dementia to live better-quality lives.

At the Hal Safi centre, the Prime Minister spoke with the elderly during activities specifically tailored to suit their capabilities and preferences.

The center is designed to be accessible and provide a comfortable atmosphere for the elderly.

Abela then visited a Siggiewi centre and followed the activities that had been prepared for the elderly patients, related to artistic creativity, physical activity, and gardening.

The Prime Minister noted that the elderly in the community want to remain active and exercise their capacities in different areas. Abela pointed out that the government's policy is to support different people in society, including the elderly. This is reflected not only in increased pensions for retirees, but also in additional benefits that will be given in the coming days, including the bonus for elderly patients who continue living in their communities when they're 75 years old or older, and even bonuses given to those who don't qualify for contributory pensions, a government statement read.

The Prime Minister considers these measures to be decisions made in the interest of people and aimed at moving the country forward so that nobody would be left behind.

Abela thanked those who work closely with the elderly to help them live in a dignified environment.

Accompanying the Prime Minister on the two visits was the Minister for Active Aging Jo Etienne Abela.