Rentse
Khiba
2
October 2015
Western cape MEC of
social Development, Albert Fritz paid an oversight visit to 75 older people at
the Vredendal Tehuis old age home in honor of International Older Persons day.
The department of
social development is proud to be playing a leading role in implementing
integrated services for the care, support and protection of older people.
Albert Fritz explained
the department funded a total of 361 organizations which provides key services
to older persons.
There is special focus
on promoting a developmental approach to ageing which also seeks to keep older
persons in their families and communities for as long as possible.
However the success of
their interventions depends on continued partnerships with communities and
citizens.
However the success of
the interventions depends on continued partnerships with communities and
citizens.
“Most importantly we
need every individual to take responsibility for promoting the safety and well-being
of the elderly in their communities.” Fritz concluded.
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