Foundation for Care for Neurological Illnesse

The Hospice for neuro – disabilities is a public benefit, not-for-profit charitable organization which exists solely to serve its philanthropic goals. Since 1893, its specially-trained staff (doctors and nurses) have provided full medical and nursing care to thousands of patients with chronic conditions but no personal funds, along with financial assistance. The Hospice has also relieved families of the heavy burden of caring for their loved ones at home.

It is managed by an 11-member Board of Directors and operates as a legal entity governed by Private Law. Its financial resources stem exclusively from the rental and leasing of Hospice-owned property and contributions from supportive individuals, institutions, companies and societies. It operates without government funding of any sort.

In 1972, in order to achieve the goals for which it was established, the Hospice for the Disabled established the Foundation for People with Neurological Illnesses.

Today, the Foundation cares for around 110 beneficiaries from every part of Greece. Paraplegic or tetraplegic, stroke victims or suffering from multiple sclerosis or other conditions of the central nervous system, all face mobility issues. A full 80% of our beneficiaries are bed-bound and incontinent. The Foundation takes in people whose incurable illnesses render them incapable of looking after themselves.

Our only condition for entry is that an individual is not suffering from a psychiatric or infectious illness, has hard-to heal wounds, acute conditions or a cancer which requires special treatment. Our beneficiaries remain in the Foundation until the end of their lives; generally, they require increased medical, nursing and pharmaceutical care during the final stages of their struggle. A staff of 110 specialists provide them with 24-hour support.