PREDSTAVLJAMO / INTRODUCING
PODVELEŽ CENTRE FOR THE ELDERLY
They Care MORE SITTING AT AN ALTITUDE OF 750 METERS, IN AN AERIAL SPA, THE CENTRE IS AN IDEAL PLACE FOR HEALTHY AGEING, ESPECIALLY FOR PEOPLE WITH LUNG AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES.
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away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
HEALTHY AGEING
The Podveležje plateau above Mostar, where it is situated, is a typical example of the Herzegovinian karst area, with lots of sunshine, medicinal herbs, and numerous historical monuments. Sunlight floods the area with natural light through the day and it has more sunny days than Mostar. Rarely is there a more beautiful sunset in Bosnia and Herzegovina or beyond than here—it is a real treat to the eye. The colossus and pride of Herzegovina, Mount Velež, shields and protects the area from cooler air masses.
To support the well-being of the elderly and provide them with care while fostering an active lifestyle and spending time amidst nature, the Institution “Podvelež Centre for the Elderly” was built at the foot of Mount Velež. The Majlis (council or assembly) of the Mostar Islamic Community runs the centre, and this care home is the first project of its kind in the Islamic Community in B&H.
The centre sits at an altitude of 750 meters. It is considered a kind of aerial spa which is why it is an ideal place for healthy ageing, especially for people with lung and cardiovascular diseases. In addition to longterm stay, the centre also offers the possibility of short-term stay aimed at improving one’s health by resting, recreating and taking part in similar activities outdoors, far
The Institution “Podvelež Centre for the Elderly” features 18 double rooms, 8 triple rooms, 60 beds, a living room with a dining area, an outdoor space for rest—terraces and balconies, a space for walking and recreation. The centre also has its own mosque with a library and a reading room.
hile we are young, things keep changing all the time and it is easy for us to make acquaintances easily, but there comes a point in life when we enter a peaceful harbour where there is little change. The older we get, the less new contacts we make due to the conditions we live in. It becomes particularly difficult when your children no longer live close to you or you cannot live a more relaxed life because of health problems.
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Bearing in mind that a large number of Bosnians and Herzegovinians live abroad while their parents live in their homeland, the need for this type of accommodation is on the rise just like in the rest of Europe. Since they cannot devote as much time to their parents as they would like to and as much as they deserve, they can ensure a safe and dignified life for their parents at the centre.
ALL AT ONE PLACE
Visitors to the complex have at their
