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Supporting Senior Citizens in Abu Dhabi: The Obtain Temporary Alternative Care Service

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The Family Development Foundation, in partnership with PureHealth and the Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi, has launched the Obtain Temporary Alternative Care for Senior Citizens service as part of the Barakatna initiative. This service aims to enhance the quality of life of senior citizens by providing safe social and healthcare services that support their psychological and social stability. The service is designed to strengthen the role of adult children in caring for their parents, allowing them to receive relief and support in their caregiving responsibilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Obtain Temporary Alternative Care for Senior Citizens service is available to UAE nationals who are first-degree relatives (sons or daughters) of senior citizens with mobility challenges or an inability to perform daily activities independently.
  • The service is available once a week for up to eight hours per day, totalling 48 days annually, and provides relief for primary caregivers of elderly parents who require constant assistance.
  • The applicant and the senior citizen must be UAE nationals, holding family data issued by Abu Dhabi emirate and residing permanently in the emirate.
  • The registration process involves submitting a request via the TAMM platform, receiving a scheduled home visit for social assessment, and selecting the service appointment date and time through the Abu Dhabi Government digital services platform.
  • The service aims to foster a culture of respect and intergenerational communication, and to encourage the younger generation to take responsibility for continuing the human legacy as a way of giving back to the community.

Statistics:

  • The service is available for up to 48 days annually, with a maximum of 8 hours of care per day.
  • The service is designed to support senior citizens who require full-time assistance due to mobility challenges or an inability to perform daily activities independently.
  • The service is available to UAE nationals, with a focus on first-degree relatives (sons or daughters) who are fully responsible for providing care.
  • Emirates Foundation has partnered with PureHealth to empower individuals to give back to their communities and contribute meaningfully to the wellbeing of senior citizens.

Sources:

  • "Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi (DCD)"
  • "Family Development Foundation (FDF)"
  • "PureHealth"
  • "Sheikha Mouza bint Khalifa Al Nahyan, Ambassador for Senior Citizens Programmes at PureHealth"
  • "Abdulrahman Al Baloushi, Director of the Strategic Planning and Institutional Development Department at FDF"
  • "Leya Aldamani, Group Chief Sustainability Officer at PureHealth"

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