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FEEDING THE ELDERLY
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Day of the Elderly Celebration 2024
Ethel Foundation for the Aged Celebrates the Day of Older People in Naivasha On July 20, 2024, the Ethel Foundation for the Aged hosted a heartfelt celebration of the Day of Older People in Naivasha, Kenya. The event was a resounding success, drawing attention to the theme “Do Not Neglect Me at My Old Age,”…
From Training to Action: Building a Community-Led Elders Advocacy System in East Kano
On 28 January 2026, elders and community advocates from East Kano Location gathered at Hope School for a landmark meeting—one that signaled a shift from isolated interventions to a structured, village-anchored system for elders advocacy, protection, and empowerment. Convened under the guidance of Ethel Foundation for the Aged, the meeting brought together trained elders advocates,…
Making Service Charters Work for Older Persons: From Compliance to Dignity
Service charters are meant to guide citizens on what services are offered and what standards to expect. For many older persons, however, these charters remain inaccessible — written in unfamiliar language, displayed in unreadable formats, and disconnected from the realities of ageing. When information cannot be understood, seen, or accessed, dignity is compromised. Making service charters work for older persons is not about compliance; it is about designing systems that respect, include, and prioritize senior citizens.
Caring for the elderly in Kenya
Growing old is a life course that attracts different cultural attitudes across the world. In Kenya, an emerging area of health has set the pace for discussions on how to care for an ageing population. Health + Medicine editor Joy Wanja Muraya spoke to Lucy Maina about the challenges of geriatric care in Kenya. Sub-Saharan…
art of weaving
As we age, it’s essential to continue engaging in creative activities that stimulate the mind and foster a sense of accomplishment. One such activity that has proven to be both therapeutic and rewarding is weaving. Weaving not only allows seniors to tap into their artistic potential but also creates opportunities for social interaction and skill…
