Agreement on works on the 3rd floor of St. Jó

The Oddfellows' Benevolent and Relief Fund and the City of Hafnarfjörður sign an agreement on the construction of day centres for the Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Associations at St. Jó.

On the last day of winter, the Oddfellows' Relief and Benevolent Fund (StLO) and the City of Hafnarfjörður finalised an agreement for the refurbishment of the day centres for the Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Associations on the 3rd floor of the St. Jó Wellbeing Centre at 41 Suðurgata in Hafnarfjörður. Work has been underway to finalise the agreement, which involves StLO taking full responsibility for the works on the 3rd floor and bearing the associated costs, in return for the City of Hafnarfjörður entering into 15-year lease agreements with the Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Associations.

^{Signing of the agreement. Vilborg Jónsdóttir, chair of the Parkinson's Association, Steindór Gunnlaugsson, chair of StLo, Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir, mayor of Hafnarfjörður, and Árni Sverrisson, chair of the Alzheimer's Association.}

The Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Association will establish day centres on the 3rd floor of the Quality of Life Centre for individuals who have recently been diagnosed with dementia or Parkinson's. The day centres are designed to work proactively to maintain the quality of life of those affected through comprehensive training and advice, while also providing education and support for their carers. 

„It is extremely pleasing to finalise an agreement on this important project. The Borough of Hafnarfjörður is a health-promoting community, and part of this is to revive the old St. Joseph's Hospital and breathe new life into it with activities aimed at maintaining and enhancing people's quality of life. The presence of the Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Association on the 3rd floor of the building for the next 15 years is a vital cornerstone for its future operations. Hafnarfjörður is also a Dementia Friendly City, which means we have committed to developing a community that is friendly, supportive and aware of the needs of people with dementia and their carers. This project is clearly a big step in that direction.“ says Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir, Mayor of Hafnarfjörður.

^{The parties to the agreement. Steindór Gunnlaugsson, Chairman of StLo; Vilborg Jónsdóttir, Chairwoman of the Parkinson's Association; Magnús Sædal, Building Manager of StLo; Ragnheiður Agnarsdóttir, Project Manager of the St. Jó Wellbeing Centre; Ólöf Pálsdóttir, Treasurer of StLo, Árni Sverrisson, Chairman of the Alzheimer's Association, Ágúst Bjarni Garðarsson, Chairman of the Hafnarfjörður Town Council, and Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir, Mayor of Hafnarfjörður.}