Care for elderly in their homes
He said these teams help the families identify health changes that may occur in the elderly, educate them about the diseases associated with old age, and teach them how to properly deal with this group. Regarding digital services, Al-Enezi stated that priority cards can be applied for through the 'Sahel' app and delivered electronically through 'Kuwait Mobile ID' app. Meanwhile, parking plates for the elderly are delivered either to the elderly themselves or to their caregiver through the mobile service centers. He said the number of parking plates designated for the elderly has so far reached around 3,000; while around 7,000 priority cards have been issued, reflecting the high demand for this service and the effectiveness of the system launched by the ministry to better serve the elderly
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