UN INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR OLDER PERSONS’ 2022
THEME: “RESILIENCE OF OLDER PERSONS IN A CHANGING WORLD”
The Samuel Amo Tobbin Foundation and the Centre for Ageing Studies, University of Ghana, GHS and other partners has marked the 2022 International Day for Older Persons with a call on the government to pass the Aged Bill on Oct 1st 2022 at the Great Hall, University of Ghana, Legon.
According to the group, led by the Centre for Ageing studies, the Director Prof. Mavis Dako-Gyeke advocated for the passage of the Bill for Aged Persons so it would integrate the rights of older persons into national policies.
She added that the bill, when passed, would focus on older person and development, advancing health and well-being into old age and ensuring an enabling environment for the elderly.
She said the center has since its establishment, marked the day as part of its awareness creation and advocacy activities to promote the wellbeing of the aged in society.
Dr. Frank Dzije Kpesewn, Programme Coordinator for Healthy Ageing at the Family Health Division of the Ghana Health Service, said there is a policy ensure healthy ageing are incorporated into the mainstream healthcare service of the country.
He said currently, specialized care for the aged are being piloted in some districts in the country.
Executive Director, Samuel Amo Tobbin Foundation, Harriet Nottinson Asante, also called on all organizations especially the private organizations to channel part of their funds to cater for the elderly.
“The role of religious bodies cannot be taken out in the care of older persons. They must educate their members to take care of their older relations if they want to reap blessings from God,” she said.
Mrs. Asante also advised older persons to exercise in moderation, eat healthy and balanced diet and “develop a spiritual practice like prayer” as part of their daily life style.”
The Foundation conducted free health screening session with medical team from Entrance University Hospital, ISCC and Tobinco Pharmaceuticals Limited provided free medications to the older persons at the Great Hall, University of Ghana, Legon.
The screening conducted include, Fasting Blood Sugar(FBS), HB, Prostate, Malaria and BMI other partners also conducted eye screening and geriatric sessions.
Pharmacists for the day
Picture with the leadership and Older persons
Planning team for the event
SAT Foundation staff and Entrance Hspl nurses
some SAT foundation aged team present
The Veterans present at the event
Eye screening of older persons at teh event
Eye screening ongoing
Lab test by Entrance Team
Lab test ongoing
Older persons present at the Great Hall, UG
Dansing as part of exercise for the aged during the event
Dr Ansong of ISCC prescribing medication
Aged awaiting to see the Doctor
Aged waiinging to see the geriatrician
Checking of vitals by Entrance Hsptl
