Centro Social e Paroquial de Alhais is a social and parish institution serving older people in the União de Freguesias de Vila Nova de Paiva, Alhais e Fráguas. Its services are designed to support daily needs, encourage social connection and help older adults maintain an active, fulfilling life. The institution offers a home support service with assistance that can include meal provision, household hygiene, personal care and laundry, as well as other services requested by users.

Its day centre provides older people with a place to spend their days and leisure time, promoting an active lifestyle and continued enjoyment of life. For people who need ongoing care, the residential care facility (ERPI) provides services and support around the clock, every day of the week. Care is tailored to residents’ biopsychosocial needs and aims to foster social contact, interaction with stimulating environments, preservation of abilities and a break from routine.

The institution also shares information about its services, provides contact options by email and lists an electronic complaints book