Sono entrato "stampallato" e dopo 5 mesi sono uscito come "nuovo". Questo grazie a un team molto professionale, simpatico che lavora in un piacevole ambiente. L'attrezzatura e la piscina fruibili a piacimento durante il perodo del trattamento. Complimenti e grazie di cuore. Paolo Madonna

The Bellinzona Association for Home Care and Assistance (ABAD) is a private law entity pursuant to Articles 60 and following of the Swiss Civil Code. The Association is non-denominational, apolitical, and non-profit. MISSION In accordance with the Home Care and Assistance Act (LACD), ABAD is recognized by the Council of State and aims to promote and enable people of all ages living in the Bellinzona region to remain in their homes when facing: illness, accident, disability, maternity, old age, or socio-family difficulties, by providing the necessary individualized services. The service consists of a coordinated set of socio-assistance and healthcare services with preventive and rehabilitative characteristics. Care services for minors are provided by GIIPSI (Interregional Group of Pediatric Nurses of Italian-speaking Switzerland), which ABAD supports. Objectives and services offered: offer individuals the opportunity to receive care and prescribed treatment at home, with the aim of maintaining and/or restoring their health condition as much as possible; provide temporary or long-term practical assistance in managing household tasks for individuals who are no longer fully independent due to socio-health reasons; ensure continuity of care, making it possible to return home after hospitalization and reducing the frequency or duration of stays in residential facilities; help sick or elderly individuals live their situation in the best possible way, providing support to those close to them (see family caregivers); inform and activate other resources available in the area (coordination role – see “One for all, all for one”); support and assist in organizing daily life, also encouraging social interaction (see Social Care Coordinators); contribute to promoting and maintaining the population’s health, particularly through preventive measures and counseling.

WHAT WE DO To allow individuals to remain at home despite illness, injury, disability, maternity, old age, or socio-family difficulties requiring care and assistance, SPITEX Tre Valli provides care services covered by health insurance (LAMal) and offers practical help with household activities, which are billed directly to the user. HOURS AND MODES OF INTERVENTION SPITEX Tre Valli operates 7/7 and 24h/24 (during the night in collaboration with Tre Valli Rescue). SERVICES COVERED BY LAMal Advice and instructions – Opre Art. 7 let. a • Initial assessment • New assessment • Initial care planning within the framework of needs assessment • Determination of care needs within the framework of needs assessment (service list) • Consultation with the doctor / SACD for needs assessment • Care instructions / advice to the user or family members Examinations and treatments – Opre Art. 7 let. b • Hygiene and comfort • Nutrition / diets • Dressings and aids • Vital signs monitoring / nursing activities for diagnostic investigations • Other care / assistance services Basic care – Opre Art. 7 let. c • Hygiene and comfort • Nutrition / diets • Basic care for psychiatric and psychogeriatric disorders • Other care / assistance services SERVICES CHARGED TO THE USER • Housekeeping • Laundry, ironing • Accompaniment, mobilization • Assistance • Meal administration WHAT WE DO NOT DO • We do not replace available active resources (family members, volunteers, other organizations, etc.) • We do not perform major cleaning and/or housekeeping tasks • We do not handle relocations • We do not manage financial affairs • We do not transport people PARENT-CHILD AREA