A first step towards revolutionizing neurological community care in Malta.
The first DAR Bjorn was opened in November 2017 in the town of Qormi. It is currently home to 13 residents with severe neurological conditions.
The nursing home in Qormi was opened after a successful TV telethon during TVM’s popular show Xarabank raised by the ALS Malta Foundation and its founder and himself ALS sufferer, Bjorn Formosa.
Dar Bjorn aims to improve the quality of life of people with ALS, MS and other Neurological conditions through 24/7 Nursing Care and specialised treatment. Together with the around the clock nursing care, various services are offered including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, psychological services, spiritual services, general medicine, nutritional services, podology, neurological consultancy…
Residents inside DAR Bjorn are furnished with the latest in medical technological advancements and medical equipment. All is provided free of charge thanks to the continuous work of the ALS Malta Foundation. The Government of Malta helps with the financing of the day to day care activities.
DAR Bjorn is equipped with an intelligent smart home system and an eye gaze centralized controller. Live streaming entertainment and smart audio systems are also available inside each room.
Those interested in applying for any services offered by DAR Bjorn can send an email to info@alsmalta.org or call us on 00356 79209420.