FDF launches guide on elderly care

The Family Development Foundation (FDF) launched a guide titled “Let Us Protect Our Elders with Love,” under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, “Mother of the Nation,” Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF).

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The launch was held during a press conference at the Foundation’s Abu Dhabi Centre.

The guide aims to raise awareness on the significance of offering respectful care for senior citizens and underscore the key principles that ensure they lead an honourable life that is defined by appreciation, inclusion and active engagement within the family and society.

In conjunction with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the press conference paved the way to raise community awareness on the challenges faced by elderly people while highlighting the pivotal role of families in ensuring a safe, compassionate environment that positively contributes to their mental and physical well-being.

Furthermore, the event strengthened the long-term values of loyalty, gratitude and inter-generational solidarity.

The conference was attended by Mariam Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Director-General of the FDF; Abdulrahman Al Baloushi, Director of the Strategic Planning and Institutional Development Department; Saeed Al Ghafli, Director of Support Services Department; and Wafa Al Ali, Director of the Family Development Department at FDF.