As after a long illness, the country is slowly returning to normal. It seems that everything is already destroyed, everything is destroyed. It was only through the efforts of some enthusiasts that it was possible to maintain centers of social support for the population. Especially for those most in need - the elderly. The market is interested in serving young people who can pay well. Those who survived the collapse of a great country remember well that not everything is measured in rubles.
Sanatorium "Volga open spaces"
There was a time when every large enterprise had a sanatorium or rest home for its employees. People could relax and improve their he alth for free. The Ulyanovsk cement plant on the banks of the Volga in Novoulyanovsk had its own recreation center. The plant worked, produced high-quality cement, enterprises were built around it. The workers could rest at their base. The new owners felt that they did not need a social program. The plant should not only produceproducts and make a profit for them. All non-core assets were transferred to the balance of poor municipalities. The sanatorium, which had been successfully operating for more than 10 years, began to die. Stood for 5 years without vacationers. Only thanks to the governor of the region and the perseverance of the veterans, the enterprise was able to revive. The rehabilitation center for veterans "Volga expanses" was born.
Sanatorium services
Today, 85 people can relax here every day, improve their he alth. There are 16 more places for a day hospital. With the support of the regional government, a successful enterprise providing sanatorium and resort treatment for elderly citizens, Volga Spaces, operates.
Novoulyanovsk turned out to be a happy exception against the backdrop of general devastation. Today, for a moderate fee, the elderly can receive excellent medical services using the most modern domestic and foreign equipment. There is a swimming pool, gym. Specialists of the sanatorium "Volzhskiye prostory" provide qualified medical care, carry out rehabilitation measures of a psychological and social nature. Quality food is organized, including dietary, good care for the disabled and older vacationers.
Silver Holidays
Maybe the Ulyanovsk region has not learned how to build grand facades over the years of hard times, but has managed to maintain good relations between people. Since 2016, the Silver Holidays program has been successfully operating in the region. When schoolchildren begin to study, childrencamps open their doors to the elderly. Thousands of pensioners can have a rest in camps and sanatoriums of Ulyanovsk, Novoulyanovsk, regions of the region - Cherkalsky, Veshkaysky, Melekessky.
The sanatorium "Volzhskiye prostory" as part of the program in the winter of 2018 also received project participants. For three days, the festival participants actively communicated, met with leading medical specialists, mastered the technique of stretching, self-massage, a master class was held especially for participants in the volunteer movement, including in connection with major international events on the orienteering system. Volga Spaces invited specialists and festival participants to share their experience, what problems a volunteer should solve, how to see who needs their help.
Library Night
The program of stay in the sanatorium "Volga open spaces" is always full of events. The vacationer does not remain alone, the specialists do everything possible so that the elderly person spends time actively, receives a boost of he alth. Given the age of the residents, active events are replaced by calmer ones. For many, participation in the annual all-Russian festival "Biblionoch" will be remembered.
In 2018, the festival was held under the slogan "The Magic of the Book". Vacationers attended the creative evenings with great pleasure, took an active part in all events.
Despite all the difficulties, the rehabilitation center continues to live actively andwork.
