The Papadopoulion House Of Hospitality - A Greek Healthcare Resort For Seniors

  • by XpatAthens
  • Monday, 13 March 2017
The Papadopoulion House Of Hospitality - A Greek Healthcare Resort For Seniors
The Papadopoulion House of Hospitality is an innovative Greek healthcare resort for seniors offering luxury accommodation, primary medical care, 24 hour - nursing support and a blend of recreational activities, organized events and advanced wellness programs.

It is located near the city of Kalamata in southern Greece, an area famed for its natural beauty and mild Mediterranean climate. The resort itself is situated on a beautiful landscaped plot amid the olive groves with views of the magnificent Taygetos Mountains to the east and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Just a ten minute drive from the gentle, sandy beaches of the Messinian Gulf, a five minute walk into the center of town, and only a few kilometers from Kalamata’s international airport and the city’s hospital, the Papadopoulion House of Hospitality provides its guests with every convenience they would expect for a relaxing and comfortable stay.

Above all, we aim to ensure the complete well-being of our guests. That includes providing care and support for seniors in their daily routine, but also a comfortable living environment that offers our guests stimulation through daily activities while preserving their sense of independence.

Our authentic cultural experiences are available and are tailored to each guest’s needs. Our Guests enhance their stay at our unit by boosting their knowledge in Greek and Local Culture by participating upon request in the following activities:
 
  • Excursions tours in worldwide famous historical monuments (Ancient Olympia, Dyros Caves, Sparta, Mystras, Ancient Messini). 
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    Daily tours are also offered in the nearby mountains, sea, open market, shopping center of Kalamata.
  • Olive harvest educational programs (steps of the process - the local varieties and the olive tree planting projects in the region) are available seasonably.
  • Gardening, cultivation of herbs and vegetables, floricultural and environmental activities.
  • Philosophy Walks enabling guests to discuss important modern-day issues through the prism of ancient Greek philosophical thinking and writings.
  • Symposium evenings inspired from Ancient Greece and combining philosophical discussions with the degustation of food consumed in ancient Greece.
  • Cookery lessons for learning new culinary skills inspired by the region’s cuisine based on the products of Messinian land (olive oil, honey of Taygetos Mountain, oregano, raisins, pasta, sfela local cheese, Taygetos unique herbs)
  • Wine-making and tasting tours
  • Weekly participation in local folklore dance classes
  • Singing Events under the full moon among the olive trees or around the table dinners.
  • Visits to contemporary art exhibitions
  • Healthy Peloponnesian Diet
Scientific studies have shown that the Mediterranean and Peloponnesian diet have proven health beneficial in reducing the risk of heart disease, lowering the risk of cancer and aiding in gastrointestinal functions. Combined with daily mild physical activity (such as walking and dancing) the diet also promotes longevity, health and beauty.

At Papadopoulion house of hospitality for seniors, all our meals and nutrition diet programs are based on our excellent local goods. Many products are produced within our lands and the rest are supplied by local farmers, fishermen and goods producers. Each guest’s diet includes five meals daily. All meals are prepared within our unit. The quality assurance of meals preparation is certified by quality control mechanisms (HACCP).

Our daily menus are tailored made to the needs of our guests in our unit, according to our doctor’s recommendations and our nutritionist’s consultation. Besides those meals, our guests can follow our Special natural therapies of nutrition which are tailored to meet each guest’s unique health needs and goals such as reducing fat or preventing them from diet related diseases.

They are inspired by the healthy Peloponnesian diet and its unique food products, which in combination with mild exercise and outdoor activities help the body relinquishing toxins build ups and re enforce a self healing process aiming to a healthier lifestyle in general.

Mens sana in corpore sano / Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body

All out team focuses on protecting our guests health, empowering their bodies and regaining their energy! Our guests follow daily mild exercise activities and physiotherapies specially designed for Senior Guests.
  • Daily Exercise - walking activities in the nearby fields and monasteries
  • Programs of mild fitness and muscle training, specially designed for 3rd age seniors outdoors or in our specially equipped gym.
  • Wine tasting tours where guests actively join the pressing of grapes (August - October)
  • Climbing
  • Pilates and Yoga Lessons
  • Aqua Gymnastics, Aqua Aerobics, Hydro kinesis in our indoor or outdoor pools.
  • Physiotherapy sessions through Dry hydro massage, Upper & Lower Hydro massage, Whirlpool Bathtubs and Pool treatments
At the Papadopoulion House of Hospitality we hold true the ancient Greek belief that healthy living means catering equally to the body, the soul and the spirit.

Always Remember: Live well at every age and you are welcome to discover that as our valued guests!
 
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