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ELDERLY PRAYERS FOR THE NATION AND MEDICAL OUTREACH HELD AT ARTS AND CULTURE ABUJA
Emerald Elderly Care and Development Foundation in Collaboration with National Council of Women Socities (NCWS), National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), and Wama Care Foundation held a program tagged “Elderly Prayers for the Nation and Medical Outreach”, held at Arts and Culture, Area 10, FCT Abuja on the 28th of March, 2024. The program was borne…
DANGERS OF LONELINESS TO SENIOR CITIZENS
There is now clear evidence linking loneliness with a range of physical and mental illness– including depression, dementia, and cardiovascular disease. In 2023 the US Surgeon General issued a formal advisory on the threat of social isolation and in the UK analysis by the Campaign to End Loneliness demonstrated that over half a million more…
Emerald Elderly Care Tops Best Organizations That Help Seniors
Everyone could use a little support, and fortunately for older adults, there are caring organizations across the country designed to help you live life to the fullest! When it comes to support for seniors, older adults can benefit from nonprofits in a number of ways — from assistance with access to nutritious food, support for…
Synopsis of Ageing
Ageing is a gradual, continuous process of natural change that begins in early adulthood. During early middle age, many bodily functions begin to gradually decline. People do not become old or elderly at any specific age. Traditionally, age 65 has been designated as the beginning of old age. But the reason was based in history,…
What Activities Can a Blind Person Do?
8 Best Activities for Blind Seniors and How Promoting Engaging Activities for the Visually Impaired Can Benefit Senior Health Do you or someone you love have a vision impairment? Unfortunately, it’s not just you; over half of all blind people in Nigeria are aged 65 or older. Do you want to know what…
TIPS ON THE RECOVERY RESOURCES, PREVENTION RESOURCES AND RECOVERY
Stroke survivors need extra care, guidance, and support during their recovery. Therefore, it is important to monitor the stroke survivor’s health and physical activity, speak positively when giving instructions or offering help, and provide a safe environment by removing any potential hazards in the home. Also, it is important to advocate for the survivor to…
THE AGED HAVE A REASON TO LIVE LONGER
Look around your immediate environment, there are aged people and conversations with some of them often tilts towards a certain subject matter, which is not far fetch. It is their ascension unto glory. While we often try to rebuke them from saying or thinking of such, they insist this is a reality that awaits them…
THE PLAGUE OF DRUG ABUSE IN NIGERIA
Drug abuse in Nigeria Drug abuse not only inflicts personal impacts but also has an immediate impact on people around the addict. According to a 2018 report by the National Bureau of Statistics, the prevalence of drug use in Nigeria was estimated at 14.4%, affecting approximately 14.3 million people aged between 15 and 64 years. This…
WHAT IS THE CAUSES OF AFRICA GIRL CHILD DROPOUT FROM SCHOOL
In this post we will be looking at the girl child drop out; the cause and risk factors of girl child drop out from school. By a way of introduction, generally, in Africa, the causes and effects of female students’ dropouts in schools seems not to have been well researched. Yet, most if not all…
HOW TO CARE FOR AN ELDERLY PERSON
Eldercare, also known as care of elderly person, is a service that meets the needs and desires of the elderly. Assisted living, senior daycare, long-term care, nursing facilities, hospice care, and home-based care are all covered. Eldercare is a type of special care that serves the needs and requirements of the elderly. Although old age is not a…