YEREVAN. – There are various festive events organized and gifts prepared for the pensioners in the nursing-homes of Armenia, representative on the disabled people at the Armenian Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs Arthur Kesoyan told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

The main issue for people wishing to work at the nursing-homes is linked to employment, improvement of living conditions and the amount of pension. According to him, there are 4 state and 4 private nursing-homes hosting 1,230 pensioners and they receive 7/24 care next to other programs, including social services for the lonely elderly at home.