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The plight of our senior citizens in Guyana

Sep 03, 2012 Letters

Dear Editor,
A Non-Governmental Group is convinced that the absence of “Home Care” service for the elderly is a serious problem which can lead to other social problems in the community. This therefore needs to be addressed with urgency.
With no care and attention, there are people living longer than 75years are suffering from a number of illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension and loneliness. From investigation conducted, we are convinced that the lack of “Home Care Service” is a very serious social problem Therefore it is crucial that the society demonstrates its concern by showing some interest in improving the living standards and social wellbeing of the elderly.
Many surveys have been undertaken, the results of which have been most astonishing. This non-governmental, non- profit group is desirous of creating a project with the objective of alleviating the often tragic circumstances of the elderly.
In an effort to bring this project into fruition the group proposes to establish an “Assisted Living Centre” for the elderly on the Soesdyke/Linden Highway.
The group proposes to approach the Government through the Guyana Lands & Surveys Authority for an allocation of state land to facilitate building living quarters for the elderly, with the co-operation and approval of the Ministry of Health.
Investigations also show that senior citizens are still able to participate in productive activities but due to neglect their rapid degeneration is evidenced.
The “Faculty for Assisted Living” aims at providing the social conditions conducive for social and physical wellbeing as seniors approach their twilight years
FINANCING AND SPONSORSHIP- is hoped to come from families of the seniors and concerned members of the business community and charitable organizations both overseas and local. An invitation is now extended to all those who share this concern for the plight of our senior citizens within our community to make contact with me on Cell # 645-8047or email [email protected]
Pauline Clarke

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