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Sharjah 24
07-05-2025
- Health
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah hosts awareness session on Green Heart Award for seniors
The session, held at the Indaba Hall in Sharjah Safari, welcomed 59 elderly participants from the Eastern and Central regions, Al Hamriyah, and Sharjah city. The initiative aims to encourage participation in the award's fourth cycle, which honours individuals aged 60 and above for their lifelong contributions and life experiences, offering valuable lessons to younger generations. Strong engagement from senior citizens The Office of Age-Friendly Quality and Health Services noted the growing interest among senior citizens in the emirate. Accordingly, similar sessions will be held across various locations in the coming period to reach a wider audience. The session focused on clarifying the award's purpose and categories and addressed participant inquiries regarding eligibility and registration. The event featured a comprehensive presentation on the award's objectives, participation criteria, and the crucial roles seniors play in advancing community, health, volunteer, cultural, and family initiatives. It also highlighted the importance of intergenerational communication to pass on their knowledge and experiences. Effective past experiences and participation The session opened with the national anthem, followed by welcoming remarks and a video featuring previous award winners, who shared the impact the award had on their lives and offered support to new applicants. Another video presentation introduced the award, its fields, categories, and standards, and explained how to register via the Age-Friendly Sharjah Programme's website. Applications opened on 7 April and will continue until 25 June. Interested seniors can apply through the official website: Award goals and categories The award seeks to acknowledge the contributions of older adults across various fields while encouraging them to adopt healthier, more active lifestyles that enhance their quality of life. It also aims to promote the concept of the 'Green Heart' and the principles of active ageing, in addition to supporting Sharjah's membership in the Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities. There are two main award categories: 'Active Senior' and 'Distinguished Senior,' each covering four core areas—cultural, social, health, and professional. Winners are honoured during an annual ceremony aligned with the International Day of Older Persons and the Senior Services Forum hosted by the Sharjah Social Services Department.
Borneo Post
05-05-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
Sarawak gears up for International Ageing Conference this October
Handout photo shows Fatimah (second left) chairing the organising committee meeting KUCHING (May 6): Sarawak will host the Sarawak International Conference on Ageing (SICA) 2025 to address the challenges of an ageing population and propose innovative solutions to support older persons in the state. Minister of Woman, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah said the conference, jointly organised with the Sarawak Gerontology and Geriatrics Society (SGGS), will take place from October 28 to 29 in Kuching. She revealed that Sarawak's population is ageing at a faster pace compared to the national trend. 'According to data from Department of Statistics Malaysia, Sarawak is projected to have around 16 per cent of its population aged 60 and above by 2028,' she said. SICA 2025 will be held in conjunction with the National Senior Citizens Day Celebration and the International Day of Older Persons. Themed 'Ageing with Dignity: Policies for Right, Inclusion and Social Protection', the conference aims to promote a comprehensive policy framework that upholds the rights of older persons. Fatimah said the framework would ensure inclusion of seniors in all aspects of society, provide adequate social protection, and foster dignity, empowerment, and equity for the state's ageing population. 'SICA 2025 is a crucial platform for Sarawak to future-proof our society and policies. By promoting active ageing, dignity and empowerment, we are investing not only in our older population but also in the future resilience of our communities,' she added. The two-day conference will include plenary sessions with speakers from the World Health Organization (WHO) and keynote addresses by experts from the MyAgeing Institute of Universiti Putra Malaysia. Concurrent sessions will cover a range of topics including policy development, healthcare, digitalisation, personal well-being, economic empowerment, and community engagement. Other highlights include forums featuring international insights on aged care from countries such as China, Japan, and Singapore; as well as exhibitions, networking activities, and intergenerational programmes involving older persons in discussions and activities. Fatimah also noted that key stakeholders expected to participate include government agencies, local councils, healthcare institutions, academia, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), private sector players, community leaders, caregivers and older persons themselves. 'This conference forms part of Sarawak's broader initiatives under the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 and aligns with the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030). The Ministry remains committed to improving the welfare and inclusion of the elderly population,' she added. elderly fatimah abdullah lead Sarawak International Conference on Ageing
