GHA Elderly Residential Services recently organised an event to promote the value of good hydration and healthy eating at Mount Alvernia.

The residents were treated to a special tea to highlight the importance of balanced diets, healthy snacks and nutritious smoothies. A variety of healthy foods and refreshments were served, all carefully prepared to promote health and hydration.

The purpose of ‘Hydration and Nutrition Week’ is twofold, as it serves an educational function in a pleasant environment underlining Mount Alvernia’s ongoing commitment to support the health and wellbeing of residents.

Gibraltar Health Authority Director General Paul Bosio said: “I would like to thank ERS, the activities team, kitchen staff and nurses for organising such a valuable get together which also served to focus on important issues such as wellbeing, healthy living and healthy eating for elderly persons. As on other occasions when we have organised Hydration and Nutrition Week, the welcoming atmosphere ensured that the residents also enjoyed themselves in what was a very lively and engaging occasion.”

Minister for Health and Care, the Hon Gemma Arias-Vasquez, said: “Hydration and Nutrition Week is always a great occasion at Mount Alvernia when our senior citizens can learn more about maintaining good nutrition in an enjoyable social setting, and where important messaging about health and wellbeing can be reinforced and shared with residents to great effect. I am delighted that residents had a terrific time.”