Take care of elderly, they’re founding blocks of society
sharjah — Grandfathers and grandmothers are the founding blocks of today’s society and it is important for the community to take care of them and meet their needs, said Sharjah Media Corporation (SMC) delegation.
The SMC delegation visited the residents of Old People Home in Sharjah to mark the International Day of Older Persons, which falls on October 1 every year.
The SMC delegation expressed their delight over the activity, saying that they considered it in the context of a family visit.
The visit was undertaken to express solidarity with its residents and in recognition of the invaluable role that senior citizens play in passing on their lifetime of experiences and expertise to the younger generations.
On the sidelines of the visit, the SMC also organised a gala lunch
The visit emphasised our dedication to appreciating the fundamental role of the older generation in shaping our present and our future.” Fatima Yousif Bin Sandal, director of governmental communications and marketing, SMC
for the residents of the home to emphasise the importance of community engagement, exemplified by the values of selflessness, solidarity and compassion.
The Dibba Al Harbiya band for popular dance also took part in the activity with its members creating an entertaining musical backdrop to the visit.
Fatima Yousif Bin Sandal, director of governmental communications and marketing at SMC, underscored the importance of the excursion to Old People Home and commented that it reflected SMC’s commitment to enhancing social solidarity, which aligns with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.
“We should never overlook their efforts in building successive generations and this visit was the least that we could do to express our gratitude to them, in conformity with our noble religion and our social and national duty,” she said.
During the visit, the SMC delegation was briefed on the operations of the Old People Home and reviewed how it met the needs of its residents.
They spoke to many of the older persons there, listening to their concerns and hearing stories about their lives. The representatives also offered the residents a collection of gifts as an expression of appreciation, wishing them good health and wellbeing.
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