Associació de Familiars de Malalts d'Alzheimer i altres demències del Bages, Berguedà i Solsonès (AFABBS)

Support for families affected by dementia

Associació de Familiars de Malalts d'Alzheimer i altres demències del Bages, Berguedà i Solsonès (AFABBS) is a nonprofit with more than 25 years of experience supporting people affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias, along with their families and caregivers. It is a regional resource for central Catalonia.

Services

AFABBS provides direct support to patients and the people around them, including:

• One-on-one psychological support
• Mutual-support groups
• Psychostimulation workshops
• A mental-skills training unit
• Legal guidance
• Training
• Social work
• Loans of assistive equipment
• Podiatry and speech therapy
• Talks and discussion groups
• Art therapy

Activities and community

The association organizes social and cultural activities such as walks along Manresa's irrigation canal, local heritage outings such as a Modernist architecture walk in Manresa, and writing and memory workshops. One example is “Fils de memòria,” led by poet Eva Ortega. These activities encourage conversation and memory, and create space for connection and emotional support.

Service area and support

AFABBS serves Bages, Berguedà, and Solsonès, with activities centered in Manresa and nearby communities. It works with local institutions, including Manresa City Council through Manresa Turisme. The nonprofit is supported by members, friends, business partners, and donations, and publishes information about its transparency and good practices.