Elderly treated to a day of medical wellness
The elderly were cared for by many helping hands, sponsors and medical practitioners
It was a heart-warming day at the Annie Burger Retirement Village where more than 180 elderly residents received medical attention.
On October 21, the seniors were treated to a medical wellness clinic. The day began with seniors sharing a light breakfast in the Friendship Garden, sponsored by senior caregiver Christine Crossley from Meals on Wheels.
In collaboration with Care Network International, CEO Joseph Periah and MD Jeniffer Samson brought in a team of medical practitioners to give free primary healthcare services to the residents. Their consultations included sugar and blood pressure testing, HIV testing, wound care, eye tests with the provision of spectacles, dental care and others with the dispensing of medication.
The seniors were given an opportunity to speak to a biblical counsellor for spiritual upliftment and prayer. After consultations, the residents were served a scrumptious meal sponsored by Baboo’s Crew.
The medical wellness clinic was a huge success, made possible by the invaluable support of various organisations.
The organisers would like to express their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the enormous help received and extend a thank you to the following people and organisations:
• Marketing executive Lerato Marule and management from G L Events for the provision of the marquee, tables and chairs for the seniors and medical staff.
• Business development manager Nadine Wewege and management from Expo Guy for the cubicles for the doctors.
• Branch manager Manoj as well as Kate and the team from Postnet, The Glen.
• Caregivers Christine Crossley and team for liaising with sponsors.
• Annie Burger Retirement Village manager Florence.
• Meals on Wheels for the meals for the seniors.
• Mr Prasad and his organisation from India Cares for the provision of medical supplies and hands of compassion on the day
• Christian Revival Centre, counsellors and youth department for their helping hands
• CEO Joseph Periah, MD Jeniffer Samson and the team of medical practitioners from Care Network International for making themselves available to see to the needs of the seniors.
• Festival Supply for the refreshments and meals for the medical team and helping hands.
• Baboo’s Crew who provided the seniors with lunch.
• Sizwe from Dicey Ice for the provision of all disposable tableware and ice for water and cold drinks.
• Aunty B for storage and making time to see all processes through.
This event would not have been made possible without the care and compassion of the sponsors.
