Saint Vincent de Paul Association Lar dos Velhinhos is a Long-Term Care Facility for the Elderly (LTCF) in Taguatinga Sul, Brasília (DF). It is a philanthropic institution focused exclusively on providing care for dependent women or those with some degree of dependency, and over 60 years of age. Currently, it serves 32 people. Its activities are maintained with resources from the elderly women’s social security benefits (70% of their income, according to Estatuto do Idoso (Senior Citizens Protection Law)), agreements with the Government of the Federal District, and community donations.
The institution promotes leisure, spirituality, and sociocultural activities and relies on the collaboration of highly qualified teams committed to the well-being of the elderly women, always prioritizing respect, attention, and affection for the residents served at the institution.
History
Lar dos Velhinhos was founded on March 15, 1961, with the goal of following in the footsteps of Saint Vincent de Paul, patron saint of charitable works, and Saint Louise de Marillac, patron saint of social works. The visionaries and founders of the Company of Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent and Saint Louise had the mission of caring for needy people in their homes and hospitals.
The activities began with Maria da Glória Freitas Quintella (Sister Celina), along with a group of young people, attending to elderly people in their homes. With the increase in demand for services, Sister Celina proposed to the group the creation of a home for the elderly, an environment where seniors could have dignified housing with all the rights provided by law.
Services offered:
Hydro gymnastics
Pilates
Nutrition
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Social Services
Psychology
Physiotherapy
Lar dos Velhinhos: Ae 10, St. D Sul QSD, Taguatinga Sul, DF, 72020-000
Phones: (5561) 3561-4672 / (5561) 98133-6846
E-mail: asvpbh@gmail.com
Pix key for donations: 17.507.708/0002-17 (CNPJ)