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Arab Times
12 hours ago
- Health
- Arab Times
Care for elderly in their homes
KUWAIT CITY, June 9: Director of the Elderly Care Department at the Ministry of Social Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Enezi confirmed that the ministry provides comprehensive care services to around 4,000 elderly people at home through mobile service centers, as part of the State's efforts to improve the quality of life for the elderly and support their families that are taking care of them. In a press statement, Al-Enezi disclosed that the mobile teams of the ministry are currently conducting periodic home visits to the elderly to check their conditions and review the living environment provided by their families. 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
Arab Times
02-04-2025
- General
- Arab Times
‘Need to repay our elders for what they have given to nation'
KUWAIT CITY, April 2: Director of the Elderly Care Department at the Ministry of Social, Family and Childhood Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Enezi revealed that the department has many plans, development projects and humanitarian initiatives to improve the quality of life for the elderly. In a press statement, Al-Enezi stressed that 'no matter what we do for this dear group, we are still failing our parents. We hope to repay them for what they have given to the country and its people'. He disclosed that the department is currently working on the 'Family Gathering' project -- which was launched by Minister of Social, Family and Childhood Affairs Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah -- to transform it into a broader initiative called, 'Returning Home'. He explained that through this initiative, the wards of the family nursery will be constantly present with the elderly in order to develop the psychological and social aspects of both the elderly and the children. On the other hand, Director of the Family Nursery Department Dr. Saad Al-Shabo stated that the department is expanding the 'Substitute Mother' and 'Substitute Father' projects; following the success of the pilot initiatives. 'We are committed to expand these projects, including the large school for children, which will open soon in the Social Care Homes Complex. The two-storey school will offer various educational services. We implemented this project in coordination with the Ministry of Education, particularly with regard to the educational programs and activities,' he added. He also confirmed the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Public Authority for Minors Affairs (PAMA) at the authority's headquarters in the presence of Assistant Undersecretary for the Social Welfare Sector Dr. Jassim Al-Kandari. He said the agreement aims to expand the 'Substitute Mother' project with a budget of KD100,000. On the current number of substitute mothers, he said 'there are four substitute mothers and two fathers. We are in the process of increasing these numbers.' He added the department is currently sorting a large number of job applications; indicating the applicants must be qualified and experienced, capable of handling the work like the need for the surrogate mother's presence in the children's home five days a week, and full awareness of the nature of the work and being psychologically prepared for it. On the number of wards, he disclosed the number of children in the orphanage reached 32; while the number of adults is constantly changing due to their ability to be independent in and outside the social care homes
