IDEA Care

04/09/2026

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💜 September is World Alzheimer’s Month. This year’s theme is “The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters.”

Let’s raise awareness, challenge stigma, and support people living with dementia and their families.



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💜 Settembru huwa x-Xahar Dinji tal-Alzheimer. It-tema ta’ din is-sena hija “Aktar ma tkun taf kmieni, aktar tista’ tieħu azzjoni: Dijanjosi tagħmel differenza.”

Ejjew inqajmu kuxjenza, niġġieldu l-istigma, u nappoġġjaw lill-persuni li jgħixu bid-dimensja u lill-familji tagħhom.



| Anzjanità Attiva | Active Ageing and Community Care | Ian Borg | Deo Debattista | Renzo De Gabriele | Steve Agius | Alex Gobey

04/09/2026

Behind every meaningful conversation are the people who bring their knowledge, experience and perspective to it.

As we prepare for the IDEA Group Research Symposium 2026, we are pleased to introduce our panelists: Dr Luca Nguyen, George Bonello, Dr Karl Spiteri, Oliver Scicluna and Dr Yaser Teebi.

Get to know the professionals behind this year’s panel:

✨ Dr Luca Nguyen is a Senior Consultant at IDEA Consulting, with over a decade of experience delivering research-led engagements for organisations including Amgen, Novartis, the World Health Organization (WHO) and government ministries in Malta. His work focuses on organisational strategy, workforce development and digital transformation, including research on skills gaps in Malta’s healthcare sector.

✨ George Bonello is a qualified nurse with experience in Emergency and Admissions, operating-theatre nursing and radiology services at St Luke’s Hospital. He helped establish the Cathlab at the Radiology Department and later became Cathlab Manager/Nursing Officer. In 1990, he co-founded Godrico Ltd, later becoming Sidroc Services Ltd, which provides medical, rehabilitation, home-care, oxygen and physiotherapy services, including angiography simulation training in Malta and abroad.

✨ Dr Karl Spiteri is Lead (Entity Management) at St Vincent de Paul, a physiotherapist, researcher and academic. He has held clinical and leadership roles, including leading physiotherapy services within mental health and long-term care. He holds a PhD from Coventry University focusing on physical activity and sedentary behaviour during the retirement transition, and his work focuses on promoting physical activity and healthy ageing. He is currently the lead researcher on the Intelligent Screening for Older Persons (ISOP) project and a researcher on the THCS projects MUSCLE and PROHEALTH.

✨ Oliver Scicluna is CEO of Aġenzija Sapport, a disability-rights advocate and social reformer who has dedicated his career to advancing inclusion and equal opportunities. A co-founder of Breaking Limits, Malta’s first cross-disability self-advocacy NGO, he has served as Chairperson and later Commissioner of the Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability. He now leads disability-sector reforms, including the national deinstitutionalisation policy, personal assistance and personal budget reforms, and expanded community inclusion programmes. In 2025, he received the European Social Network’s Leadership in Social Services Award.

✨ Dr Yaser Teebi is a Clinical Psychologist and Gerontologist specialising in Geriatrics and Gerontology, and currently serves as Director for Community Wellbeing within Malta’s Active Ageing and Community Care Department. He brings almost nine years of clinical practice at a leading rehabilitation hospital, with experience relating to neurological conditions, grief, loss and the psychological effects of chronic illness. Dr Teebi holds a PhD from the University of Birmingham, with research focusing on Awareness in Dementia, and is also a Visiting Lecturer and council member of the Malta Chamber of Psychologists.

📅 11 September 2026
🕣 From 08:30 onwards
📍 Salini Resort, Malta

Places are limited. Secure your place now and be part of the discussion.

➡️ Register here: https://form.jotform.com/262012979436361

Organised by IDEA Group, together with IDEA College, IDEA Care and IDEA Consulting.

04/09/2026

Living with Parkinson’s can bring changes that others may not always see.

A slower walk. A hand that shakes. A pause before speaking. Moments that may affect balance, coordination, confidence, and everyday routines. But Parkinson’s does not define a person’s personality, experiences, relationships, hopes, or value.

Behind every diagnosis is a whole person - someone who deserves patience, understanding, respect, and the space to live life in their own way.

This is a reminder to slow down, listen with patience, and offer support in ways that preserve independence. A kind word, a little understanding, and simply being present can make a meaningful difference.

At IDEA Care, we believe care begins with seeing the person first - always.💜

01/09/2026

How can we continue to communicate, connect and create meaningful moments with a loved one living with dementia?

In the fourth edition of the IDEA Care newsletter, we speak with Nicola Montesin, Speech and Language Pathologist and Committee Member of the Malta Dementia Society.

Nicola shares thoughtful insight into dementia support in Malta, person-centred care, communication, family carers and the small everyday moments that can make a meaningful difference to a person living with dementia.💜

👇Click the link below to read the full interview and learn more about the meaningful work of the Malta Dementia Society:

https://ideacare.mt/nicola-montesin-speech-language-pathologist-committee-member-of-the-malta-dementia-society/

31/08/2026

Personal care support should protect dignity, comfort, and choice - every day. 💜

Personal care is deeply personal. It is not simply about completing a task; it is about respecting privacy, explaining each step, and creating a calm, comfortable environment where a person feels safe and understood.

At IDEA Care, our personal care at home is tailored around the individual - their routines, preferences, needs, and dignity. From everyday elderly support to respectful, person-centred care, we believe everyone deserves to feel listened to, valued, and in control. 🤝🏡

Because the right support can make everyday life feel safer, gentler, and more comfortable.

28/08/2026

Proud to stand together with Sidroc as we continue building a stronger future focused on quality care, support and positive impact.

By bringing together IDEA Care’s personalised, compassionate home-care services with Sidroc’s trusted medical-equipment expertise, we are strengthening the support available to individuals and families across Malta-helping people live with greater dignity, independence and confidence at home. 🏠💜

We look forward to this new chapter and to the positive difference we can continue to make together.

Daniela Darmanin and George Bonello discuss their shared mission of enabling vulnerable individuals to live fuller and more independent lives.

26/08/2026

A few quiet moments to listen, share a story, or simply check in can ease loneliness and remind someone that they are not alone. For older people and individuals living with disability, these moments of genuine connection can be just as meaningful as practical support.

At IDEA Care, we believe every person deserves to feel heard, valued, and cared for. Because care is not only about helping with daily tasks - it is about being present, building trust, and making every person feel seen.💜

Sometimes, the smallest conversation can make the biggest difference.🌱

25/08/2026

Research Symposium 2026 | Safe by Design

What does it take to create safer, fairer, and more effective organisations?

Join researchers, academics, professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders at Research Symposium 2026 for a day of expert presentations, thought-provoking discussions, knowledge-sharing, and networking.

This year’s theme, “Safe by Design,” explores how research, leadership, education, and healthcare can help advance equity, quality, safety, and organisational excellence.

📅 11 September 2026
🕣 From 08:30 onwards
📍 Salini Resort, Malta

👉 Register today: https://form.jotform.com/262012979436361

Organised by IDEA Group, in collaboration with IDEA College, IDEA Care, and IDEA Consulting.

Please click the link to complete this form.

21/08/2026

5 Signs Your Loved One May Need Support at Home:

1. They are becoming more forgetful, and may miss meals, medication, or daily routines.
2. They seem more tired or overwhelmed, even with tasks they once managed easily.
3. Their home is becoming harder to manage, with cleaning, laundry, or personal care left undone.
4. They are less steady or confident, especially when moving around the home.
5. They seem more withdrawn or anxious, and may need reassurance or companionship.

Sometimes the need for support at home begins quietly. It may show in small changes, a little more forgetfulness, more tiredness, a home that is harder to keep up with, or a loved one seeming less confident or more withdrawn. 🏠

These signs do not always mean something is wrong, but they can be an important reminder to pause and look a little closer. Noticing them early can help protect comfort, safety, and peace of mind.

At IDEA Care, we understand how emotional it can be to recognise that someone you love may need extra help. That is why we provide compassionate support that respects dignity, independence, and the person at the heart of every care decision. 🤝🌿

Because the right support at home can make all the difference. 💜

19/08/2026

Independence and dignity go hand in hand. We believe home care should empower, not override, the person - by listening, giving space, and tailoring support around individual strengths and routines.