Date: December 23, 2023
by Sr. Irdina Ridwah Ahmad Hanafi and Sr. Siti Nurshakirah Zulkifli
Location: Kampung Kuala Kenau, Kuantan, Pahang
A geriatric program was held at Dewan Balai Raya Kampung Kuala Kenau, led by 12 students from the Kulliyyah of Nursing and two lecturers specializing in Elective Community Geriatrics from IIUM Kuantan. The program actively engaged approximately 16 participants from the Kampung Kuala Kenau residents, with the majority being senior citizens aged between 60 and 70 years old. The participants exhibited great enthusiasm upon arriving at the designated time, displaying eagerness to get started.
The event featured a range of activities, including medical health screening conducted by the students. This screening involved measurements of weight and height, as well as check-ups for blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Additionally, the program included lucky draw sessions, during which organizers provided various interesting gifts for the winners.
The primary focus of the program was to impart health education on dementia prevention and raise awareness about the significance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle for seniors. Furthermore, the event offered a platform for seniors to actively participate in mobility-enhancing exercises. The overall success of the program was evident as the seniors thoroughly enjoyed the activities and benefitted from the health-related initiatives.
