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In Bulgaria, synonyms such as “hospice”, “nursing home” or “home for the elderly” are often used, without making a clear distinction between the different types of care. However, this is of great importance, especially when it comes to the fate of people close and dear to you in serious health conditions who need specialized medical support.

In many places, social institutions are registered as homes for the elderly, but in practice they accept people with serious illnesses, dementia and terminal conditions. This creates a risk that care will be provided by staff who do not have the necessary medical qualifications and equipment required by the standard for medical institutions.

Hospice – a healthcare service with high standards

Hospices are medical institutions registered under the Medical Institutions Act and additionally – under the Social Services Act, when they offer integrated care. Control over their activities is carried out by the Ministry of Health and the Executive Agency for Medical Supervision. This guarantees high requirements for staff, equipment and the environment.

In contrast, nursing homes are registered only as social services. The requirements for them are lighter and include basic household care – food, shelter, social support. Medical activities are not leading, but are provided only when necessary.

Oxygen therapy is a key component of modern palliative and respiratory care, especially for patients with chronic diseases, lung diseases, respiratory or acute respiratory infections.

At Hospice Marinela, we provide this vital therapy through an oxygen concentrator. This ensures a rapid response in critical situations and contributes to the peace of mind of patients and their loved ones.

High-flow oxygen therapy, also known as high-flow nasal cannula (CNAF) oxygen therapy, is an innovative technology that significantly increases blood oxygen saturation (SpO2). This therapy has been used successfully during the COVID pandemic and remains the preferred method for patients with hypoxia.

Complications after a history of COVID-19

In a history of coronavirus disease, which often results in bronchopneumonia and adversely affects the heart and other organs, whether in hospital or at home, the recovered patient may continue to have the following complications for a long time (months):

The medical team of Hospice Marinela 2008 Ltd. consists of experienced, attentive and qualified specialists with many years of experience in palliative care:

On December 10, 2019, we delighted our patients with a Christmas celebration in connection with the Christmas and New Year holidays, on the occasion of the coming 2020.

Our guests at the celebration were the performers from the folklore ensemble Lyulinci, who performed a rich folklore program with great inspiration.

The program was watched with great interest by our patients, some of whom, together with the staff and management of the hospice, played chora and rachenitsa, and many sang along to the singers from the ensemble.

There were many smiles and a festive mood throughout the evening.

Happy birthday to our dedicated employee Sonya Nazarska!

May she be alive and well and continue to warm the hearts of our patients!

Thank you for your care, attention and exceptional devotion to us, her colleagues and our patients!

On September 19, 2014, our good friend Father Grigoriy - guardian and benefactor of the shelter in the village of Novi Han - blessed the water for health in our home as well.

Thank you for your attention to our patients and their loved ones.