Elderly and Senior Citizens

Elderly and Senior Citizens
The Social Support Programme for Senior Citizens is a response to the needs that were expressed by the senior citizens in the City. The programme is facilitated in partnership with service providers in the City at various community centres in the region to reach out to Senior Citizens in their areas. The programme comprises of different components that are meant to address the various aspects of the senior citizens’ lives. The objectives of the programme are: • To maintain and enhance the well-being of the elderly persons through a healthy life style by eating healthy balanced and nutritious meals as well as staying healthy through exercises • To ensure that they are economically sustainable through Application for SASSA grant and ESP • Promoting relaxation through visiting places of interest. • Be part of a social club to enhance social support • To empower the Senior citizens to be active in the community as long as possible.

The Social Support Programme for Senior Citizens is a response to the needs that were expressed by the senior citizens in the City. The programme is facilitated in partnership with service providers in the City at various community centres in the region to reach out to Senior Citizens in their areas. The programme comprises of different components that are meant to address the various aspects of the senior citizens’ lives.

The objectives of the programme are:

• To maintain and enhance the well-being of the elderly persons through a healthy life style by eating healthy balanced and nutritious meals as well as staying healthy through exercises

• To ensure that they are economically sustainable through Application for SASSA grant and ESP

• Promoting relaxation through visiting places of interest.

• Be part of a social club to enhance social support

• To empower the Senior citizens to be active in the community as long as possible.