Tafta commemorates International Day of Older Persons

The Association for the Aged (Tafta) will host a variety of activities to commemorate the United Nation’s International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP) on 1 October.

The non-profit organisation will hold weekly sporting events, dress-ups and socials at its 13 homes for older people.

‘With this year redefining the way we commemorate the contribution made by older people because of social distancing measures imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, we will not host any inter-home events, but rather focus on embracing the theme through its objectives of raising awareness of the special health needs of elders and the significance of a decade of healthy ageing,’ said Tafta CEO, Femada Shamam.

Under level 1 of the lockdown, Shamam said they will open up their homes for visitation of close family members of elders in pre-designated areas within the home, by appointment only.

‘The past six months have been a period of loss, adjustment and fear. We hope to move forward into the rest of this year with a sentiment of hope and gratitude.

‘In particular, we thank the care team for their dedication in addressing the needs of our elders at potential threat to their own well-being,’ Shamam said.

For members of the public wanting to commemorate the contribution made by older people this year, the organisation is selling commemorative Purple Hearts stickers to corporates and schools at R10 a sticker.

For more information on Tafta’s Week of Older Person’s commemoration activities and to purchase commemorative stickers for your school or company, contact info@tafta.org.za.

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