Local senior citizens have been given great concern and care...
Local senior citizens have been given great concern and care through social welfare policies and programs. The elderly's living standard has much improved.
Vo Van Cuoi, Representative Head of Cam Lam District Association for the Elderly says the association now has 9,700 members from 14 communes and town.
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| Members of Cam Lam District Association for the Elderly are given medical check-ups every year. |
The association has held many activities and provided financial assistance and services available to help senior citizens, who need extra support.
81-year-old Le Thi Huong, Cam An Bac Commune says, “I used to suffer from cataract and experience difficulty in daily activities. I have just undergone a cataract test and operation free of charge thanks to Cam Lam District Association for the Elderly. This was valuable support for me.”
Seniors citizens are offered gifts on the occasions of New Year, traditional holidays and International Day for the Elderly (October 1). Besides, longevity congratulation ceremonies dedicated to long-lived people are celebrated. They are also regularly given free medical check-ups.
The association in cooperation with the Department of Labor, Invalids & Social Affairs has made and updated lists of senior citizens who benefit from monthly allowances and medical insurance. Over 2,200 have received monthly allowances of VND270,000 each and 2,500 have been given medical insurance cards so far.
Besides, entertaining and sporting activities have been organized to help old people stay active, both mentally and physically.
Many members have joined social activities, setting good examples to younger generations of how seniors can continue to make valuable contributions to their communities.
To promote senior citizens’ roles, the association has boosted the emulation campaign “Senior citizens do good business” with the participation of 3,000 members, 200 of which were recognized to “have done good business”.
The elderly have been given material and spiritual care by the government at various levels as well as the whole community.
The elderly’s roles have been effectively promoted. They have set good examples in both building a cultural lifestyle as well as doing successful business, contributing to social work and poverty alleviation.
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