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Healthy aging encompasses various aspects of physical, mental, and social well-being that enable individuals to maintain their quality of life as they grow older. Here’s a conceptual framework highlighting key components: Physical Health: Regular Exercise: Engaging in activities that promote cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility, and balance. Balanced Nutrition: Consuming a diet rich in fruits, vegetables,…
Following research and stakeholder engagement in Kenya and Kerala, India, Ethel Foundation for the Aged (EFA) and the Redemptorist Solidarity Office (RSO) are advancing to the validation phase of a cross-country learning process on elder care and advocacy. The forthcoming Validation Workshop will bring together key stakeholders to review findings, strengthen recommendations, and refine a proposed Redemptorist Elder Care and Advocacy Model aimed at promoting dignified, person-centred, and holistic care for older persons.
In Kenya, too many older persons are made to feel like they have “become a burden.”This is not a moral issue. It is a systems failure. Our own laws are clear. Article 57 of the Constitution of Kenya guarantees older persons the right to: In addition, the National Policy on Older Persons and Ageing (2009)…
A recent study on prevalence of elder abuse revealed that Kisii County is ranked second in prevalence of elder abuse in Kenya. Kilifi and Kirinyaga Counties respectively occupy the first and third positions on the county ranking by prevalence of elder abuse in Kenya. In October 2021, Kisii County struck global headlines when four older…
As we marked this year’s International Day of Older Persons, we chose football as a bridge to foster lasting intergenerational connections. In a world where age often creates divides, football stands as a universal language that brings generations together. Through organizing and participating in intergenerational matches, we not only promote physical health and well-being but…
Some moments remind you that impact is not abstract — it is personal, practical, and deeply human. Today, Ethel Foundation for the Aged reached a major milestone: we completed our single largest sale of 2026 so far through the Inua Wazee Program, with the sale of handwoven baskets made by older persons in our communities….