![FDF implements various interactive workshops for senior citizens and residents](http://www.dubaiprnetwork.com/press_images/180107-1.jpg)
FDF implements various interactive workshops for senior citizens and residents
Abu Dhabi, July 17, 2024: The Family Development Foundation has implemented a number of interactive workshops targeted at senior citizens, as part of its ‘Barakat Al Dar’ club forums, to foster the mental health and well-being of senior citizens and residents. The workshops aimed to offer a safe and secure environment for them, enhancing their participation as well as guaranteeing psychosocial, cultural and health support for them.
Khawla Al Kaabi, Head of Social Welfare for Senior Citizens at Family Development Foundation, said: “The Foundation recognises the valuable role of senior citizens and residents, offering requisite psychosocial support and other assistance. It is geared towards their better social integration and strengthening their capacities through several interactive activities, as well as awareness and educational workshops offered through the Barakat Al Dar Club forums.”
Al Kaabi added: “The club provides several forums, including Health Forum, Family Forum, Educational Forum, Happiness Forum, Entrepreneurs Forum, Retirement Preparation Forum, as well as Social Support Forum. These are aimed at offering and ensuring a healthy lifestyle for senior citizens and residents. Furthermore, it seeks to provide them with social support as well as enable them to exchange knowledge and experiences between their children and grandchildren. Promote their projects, filling their leisure time and raising their quality of life through events that foster their mental health and positive thinking, as well as providing an integrated program for retirement preparation and getting ready for it to ensure a better quality of life.”
The workshops presented in the forums included – those about debt management, investment, organisation of monthly expenditure, preparation of business plan, entrepreneurship, generating ideas, goodness in your hands, memorising the Holy Quran, reading workshop, forever fitness, revitalising memory, positive competition, nurturing them with love for their protection, as well as the workshop of joy of our adults.
Home >> Government, Legal & Humanity Section
Highlights From Day Five of Dubai Fashion Week SS'25
Kalba Tigers roar the best in mini-football 5s
People of Determination Share their Success Stories at Mohammed Bin Rashid Libra ...
IMAN Developers onboards Versace Ceramics for One Sky Park in Jumeirah Village C ...
IIFA Announces “IIFA Dance Mania” – A Chance To Earn A Spot On The Grand IIFA S ...
LG To Introduce Exciting Vision For Future Living With 'LG Ai Home' Innovations ...
Dubai Sports Council hosts footballers Marco Asencio and Bakary Sagna along with ...
Highlights from Day Four of Dubai Fashion Week SS'25
The Charismatic Duo Siddhant Chaturvedi And Abhishek Banerjee Set To Shine As Ho ...
SharkNinja unveils newest innovations to positively impact people's lives in eve ...
Hungarian Ambassador Visits Dubai Culture to Explore Cultural Collaboration
Etihad airways announces new routes to warsaw and prague
The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2024 hosts the lar ...
Signature scents in the sky: Emirates creates new exclusive fragrances with luxu ...
Half a Million Birds Released to Boost the Sustainability of Houbara Populations ...
Union Coop Announces Price Reductions on 600 Products
Emirates wishes 'Onashamsakal' to customers celebrating Onam
Union Coop Agrees to Collaborate with Watani Al Emarat Foundation
1st Edition of 'Talent Atelier' programme opens horizons for Emirati Designers
Wizz air expands network with its first long-haul route connecting abu dhabi wit ...