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About Us

Discover the project and the values that drive us

Who We Are

We are a team of specialised social gerontologists, dedicated to providing personalised, quality care to older people.

The A(vós) Amados project® was created to promote active ageing and help older people maintain their independence. We believe everyone deserves to grow old with dignity, in the comfort of their own home, surrounded by affection and professional care.

We offer support services to people living in their own homes, always with a human, personalised approach tailored to the specific needs of each client and family.

Our Values

Humanisation

We care with empathy, respect and affection, valuing each person’s individuality.

Quality

We guarantee excellent services with professionals specialised in gerontology.

Closeness

We build bonds of trust and work side by side with families and clients.

Innovation

We apply the best practices and up-to-date methods in social gerontology.

The Founders

Two gerontologists united by the same mission: to provide older people with personalised, secure and human support, in the comfort of their own home.

Dr. Cristina Soares - Co-founder and Social Gerontologist at A(vós) Amados

Dr. Cristina Soares

Co-founder · Social Gerontologist

  • Degree in Gerontological Social Education
  • Master’s in Social Gerontology
Dr. Luísa Rosa - Co-founder and Social Gerontologist at A(vós) Amados

Dr. Luísa Rosa

Co-founder · Social Gerontologist

  • Degree in Gerontological Social Education
  • Master’s in Social Gerontology

Our areas of expertise

Social Gerontology Active Ageing Gerontological Assessment Cognitive and Physical Stimulation Community Intervention Support for Informal Carers Personalised Support

Our Team

We have a team of qualified professionals, with specialised training in Social Gerontology and years of experience in gerontological intervention.

Specialised Training

Social gerontologists with academic and continuous training in ageing

Proven Experience

Years of proven experience in gerontological intervention

Total Dedication

Commitment to the wellbeing and quality of life of our clients

Our presence in Alto Minho

We care in three municipalities

Viana do Castelo · Barcelos · Ponte de Lima

A local team in every municipality

Our Carers

Each municipality has a dedicated team — carers who know the community, the area and the people they serve.

Home services

Viana do Castelo

Our carers in Viana do Castelo cover all 27 parishes of the municipality, from the historic centre to the rural outskirts.

27 parishes Urban and rural area
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Home services

Barcelos

In Barcelos, the A(vós) Amados team provides close support in the most densely populated municipality of Alto Minho, adapting care to each family’s reality.

Home support Specialised care
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Home services

Ponte de Lima

In Portugal’s oldest town, our team provides care for older people across the municipality’s parishes, with special attention to the most isolated rural communities of the Lima Valley.

Lima Valley Rural areas
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Areas of Operation

We provide services to people living in the municipalities of
Viana do Castelo, Barcelos and Ponte de Lima.

Viana do Castelo

Barcelos

Ponte de Lima