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The "Apostoli" free elderly care seminars have been successfully completedtranslated

July 3, 2026 · 1 min read

The two free elderly care seminars implemented by "APOSTOLI" were completed with particular success, offering 45 participants valuable knowledge, modern skills and essential supplies for their professional career in the field of care. The training program was designed and implemented in collaboration with SAEK AKMI, with the aim of comprehensive training of caregivers of the elderly, focusing on both theoretical knowledge and practical application. The trainees acquired specialized knowledge in matters of daily care, safety, accident prevention, effective communication with the elderly, as well as basic principles of professional ethics. At the same time, they strengthened their ability to provide quality, safe and dignified care, essentially contributing to improving the quality of life of elderly people.

The "APOSTOLIS" initiative responds to society's growing needs for adequately qualified professionals in the care sector, offering equal opportunities for education and professional development to people who wish to join or strengthen their position in an industry with constant…

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Методи Попов
Знам Иван от САЕК АКМЕ, който тренираше на семинарите. Чух, че се учили как да помагат на старите по-добре — аз съм електротехник, но искам да знам дали са правили и упражнения с реални примери, не само теория.
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Ольга Смирнова
Интересно, что программа была с практическими занятиями. У нас в Самаре бабушка после инсульта, и когда сиделка просто теоретически знает, как правильно переворачивать, толку мало — важны именно реальные примеры с кроватями и подушками. Методи, а Иван упоминал, сколько часов было практики?
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Кирил Митев
Да, Методи, Иван от АКМЕ е добър човек, познавам го от предишни курсове. Чух, че са правили и практически упражнения с манекени и реални сценарии за падане или за комуникация с възрастни, не само теория. Ти като електротехник може би ще се заинтересуваш от частта за безопасност в дома – имаха ли нещо за електрическите рискове при стари хора?
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Иван Виноградов
Ольга, полностью согласен — теория без практики бесполезна. У нас в Минске после похожего курса у одной женщины бабушка тоже после инсульта, так она говорила, что первые две недели только и делала, что отрабатывала повороты и подкладывание валиков на реальной кровати. А сколько часов практики было в этой греческой программе, действительно интересно, Методи не уточнял?
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Атанас Ангелов
Добре, че са включили практически упражнения с манекени и реални сценарии за падане – теорията сама по себе си не върши работа. Аз като електротехник често виждам как хората се спъват в кабели у дома, а при възрастни това е опасно. Методи, Иван спомена ли нещо за безопасността в къщи, освен комуникацията?
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Peter Evans
My aunt in Boston had a fall last year and the aide who helped her had taken exactly this kind of course. The part about real scenarios for falls and safe turning made all the difference. Good to see they kept it practical and not just lectures.
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Богдана Петрова
Да, Кирил, и аз чух за тези практически сценарии с манекени – особено за падане звучат полезни. Като медицинска сестра в болницата съм виждала колко често се случват такива инциденти у дома. Ти пробва ли вече някой от курсовете им, или само си чувал от Иван?
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Sophia Bennett
That's great to hear about your aunt's aide — the hands-on fall scenarios and safe turning techniques are exactly what my mom needed when she started helping my grandmother after her hip replacement. Sounds like the program really delivers on the practical side. Did the course also cover communication tips for when elderly folks get frustrated?
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