II. DATE: December ___, 2023 III. VENUE: Nangalisan Barangay Hall Penged Nangalisan, Tuba, Benguet IV. PARTICIPANTS: All Senior Citizens in the Barangay, MSWD Rep., MHSO Staff V. RATIONALE: Old age is one of the most sensitive stages in anyone’s life, at this point, everything around them become quite delicate and tend to become more reliant on other people to survive even if they do not want to. Although senior citizens are adults, they are still vulnerable group in our community. Celebrating their day is to show appreciation for the seniors in our community and to spread awareness about the issues common to them. They have a lifetime of experience and have a lot to teach us about enduring change and handling life’s adversity. Helping senior citizens enables them to live a higher quality of life until the end. VI. OBJECTIVES: 1. To improve emotional, intellectual and physical wellness of the senior citizens. 2. To be able for the senior citizens to involve in social activities that can help them stave off isolation and loneliness. 3. To maintain better cognitive function. 4. To promote positive interactions and relationships.
VII. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION:
The activity will start around 8 o’clock in the morning, registration of attendees upon arrival. Prayer to be led by SC member and welcome remarks by SC President. Zumba for senior and a message from Punong Barangay Hon. Leeburgen C. Tumpao. A Lecture will be presented by MSWD Staff and MHSO Staff. In the afternoon will be a games for the senior citizens. Tokens will be distributed. VIII. BUDGETARY EXPENDETURES: SENIOR CITIZEN FUND IX. EVALUATION/ RECOMMENDATION: “Wisdom belongs to the aged and understanding to the old”. Spending quality time to our elderly will show them how important they are. Relationships play a key role for healthy aging. A visit to elderly regularly and engage in positive conversation, listening to their stories. Always say that we care for them. “Caring for our seniors is a great responsibility we have. Those who walked before us have given so much and made possible the life we all enjoy.”