Help at Home
The “Help at Home” programme is a social initiative designed to provide free home care services to elderly and disabled individuals who require assistance at home. It aims to improve the quality of life of both the beneficiaries and their caregivers.
The programme is addressed to:
Elderly persons aged 65 and over
Persons with disabilities, regardless of age
Eligible beneficiaries must reside within the Municipality of Corinth and demonstrate a need for home support.
Services Provided
The services are delivered through regular home visits based on the specific needs and conditions of each beneficiary. The main areas of support include:
A. Social Work
Provided by a qualified Social Worker, services include:
Counselling for beneficiaries and their family members
Empowerment, socialization, and emotional support
Assistance with social welfare issues (e.g. disability benefits, pensions)
Liaison and cooperation with public, private, health, and social service providers
B. Nursing Care
Delivered by a certified Nursing Assistant, this includes:
Basic nursing interventions (e.g. monitoring blood pressure, blood sugar levels)
Health-related support and guidance
Medication assistance (e.g. facilitating access to prescribed medications)
C. Family Assistance
Provided by a Family Assistant, based on each individual’s priority needs:
Grocery shopping and bill payments
Meal preparation
Home hygiene maintenance (as per programme guidelines)
Supportive care tasks, such as collecting medications or accompanying the beneficiary to the doctor
The “Help at Home” programme is committed to dignity, autonomy, and holistic support, offering care tailored to the daily needs of vulnerable individuals within our community.
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION TO THE PROGRAMME ( PDF & ONLINE)
SOCIAL PROTECTION DEPARTMENT
2741 362120
2741 362119
2741 362123
a.zorba@korinthos.gr
a.mpitzios@korinthos.gr
a.papageorgiou@korinthos.gr
Centres for the Open Protection of the Elderly (K.A.P.I.)
KAPI (Centres for the Open Protection of the Elderly) first appeared in Greece in 1979, when the Directorate for the Protection of the Elderly of the Ministry of Health and Welfare invited the Volunteer Group and asked for its cooperation in the creation of an experimental Centre for the Open Protection of the Elderly. In the years that followed, KAPI spread throughout the country. By the end of 1981, 8 KAPI were operating with voluntary organizations as operators. Since 1982, the KAPI have been transferred to Local Government and have functioned as Legal Entities under Public Law (N.P.D.D.). Until the end of 1988, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, through the Directorate for the Protection of the Elderly, covered salary and operating costs of the KAPI, and if municipalities had an orthopaedic unit, it also subsidised the construction of a building for the KAPI. Since 1989, municipalities and communities have been required to bear salary and operating costs.
In the Municipality of Corinth, the first KAPI was opened in July 1999 in the city of Corinth, followed by others, which today amount to thirteen (13) in total.
Their purpose is:
The prevention of biological, psychological and social problems of older people so that they remain equal and active members of society.
The information and cooperation of the community and specialised bodies on the problems and needs of the elderly.
Primary prevention (vaccinations, advice on how to avoid accidents).
Secondary prevention (medical examinations aimed at early diagnosis).
Services provided:
Counselling, psycho-emotional support, social care of the elderly and their families.
Care and instructions for medical and hospital care.
Physiotherapy
Organised entertainment
Participation in spa therapy and summer camps.
Volunteer programmes
Training, lectures, study of topics, visits to museums and archaeological sites
Organised entertainment by coach.
A coffee-shop where drinks/refreshments are offered at cost prices where companionship and socialising with other members are the main focus.
Various groups in the KAPI of the Social Policy Centre of the Municipality of Corinth:
Choir
Creative employment
Traditional dances
Voluntary groups of various environmental and social actions.
Registration requirements:
Be over 55 years old.
Be residents of the Municipal or Local Community to which the KAPI belongs.
Registration documents:
A copy of your Identity Card.
Two small photos.
A copy of your utility bill.
Payment of annual subscription.
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday 8:00–14:30 and 16:00–20:00
KIFI
The Day Care Centre for the Elderly (KIFI) is a day care unit for elderly people who are unable to fully take care of themselves (mobility difficulties, dementia, etc.), and whose family environment that looks after them is either working, or facing serious social, financial or health-related issues, and is therefore unable to provide the necessary care for the elderly person they are responsible for.
The services provided by the Day Care Centre for the Elderly are free of charge and include:
Nursing care
Assistance in meeting practical living needs
Creative employment programmes
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS FOR REGISTRATION WITH THE C.E.F.E.
Submit an application form accompanied by the following documents:
Indirect Beneficiaries (Family/Relatives)
Certified copy of police identity card or passport – valid residence permit for foreigners
Printout of the tax statement or a copy thereof for the financial year 2012 (income earned from 01/01/2011 to 31/12/2011)
Certificate of Family Status
Solemn Declaration under Law 1599/86 stating they are responsible for the care of the direct beneficiary
If the indirect beneficiaries belong to the group of disabled persons or families with disabled members, a valid certificate from any competent authority is required
If employed, a certificate from the employer is required. In the case of self-employment, a declaration of business commencement from the tax office or an insurance certificate from OGA (for the primary sector) is required
If unemployed, an official unemployment certificate is required
Direct Beneficiaries (Elderly)
Certified copy of police identity card or passport – valid residence permit for foreigners
Printout of the tax statement or a copy thereof for the financial year 2012 (income earned from 01/01/2011 to 31/12/2011)
Certificate of Family Status
Certificate from a treating physician indicating whether the direct beneficiary is fully, partially or not self-sufficient (mobility – mental – psychological condition)
The centre is staffed with qualified personnel (nurse, social workers, support staff).
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:00
Address: 51 Periandrou Street
Tel.: 27410 25717, 27410 23268
