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HelpAge provides assistance to members of elderly committees around the country to establish organized committees able to share ideas, experiences and conduct daily Day Centre programme activities. Elders who attend Day Centres spend the day according to a programme designed taking into consideration their specific needs and conducted by village religious or social workers. Activities can include suitable daily |
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exercise routine, recreation, income generation activities, religious activities, provision of medical services etc. HelpAge also assists these organizations to register with the Elders’ Secretariat as Senior Citizens Committees. |
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Advice on nutritional facts, health awareness and other issues related to older people is shared with members while awareness is also made on rights of elders, benefits of obtaining a special senior citizens ID, services provided by the government for elders etc. |
HelpAge also provides a nutritious breakfast and lunch on programme days for all members. Routine meditation and religious sessions to benefit older people are also organized through the village temples and churches. |
Day Centres are scattered around the island and are serving around senior citizens. |
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