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Invitation to “Care of Elders & Frail Forum”

Are you concerned about the Plight & Needs of our Elderly and Frail in our communities?

Have Mercy on them as they did care ...

PUBLIC INVITATION:

Awqaf SA & the DarusShifa Project Committee cordially invites you to attend the

CARE OF ELDERS & FRAIL FORUM

WITH
Guest Speaker: Dr Kemal Aydin from Turkey.
(Specialist Gerontologist/Geriatrician i.e. of the Aged)/ President of the World Aging Council )

Dr Kemal Aydin will provide insights into the plight of and care facilities & treatment for the aged and infirm.

Programme includes inputs from Hospice SA/ Awqaf SA/ Islamic Medical Association/DSD / DarusShifa/ Religious leaders/ Nisaa Institiute / Counsellors / Q&A Session/

Date: Sunday, 8 February 2015
Time: 9.30am for 10.00am – 12.30Pm
Venue: Pentarosa Primary School, Turquoise Street, Lenasia Extension 5 (Gauteng)

Cost: Free but Pre Registration essential :

Register online at awqafsa.org.za or SMS Aziza on 0836367861
Register early. Limited seating:

All Welcome:
NGOs, Public, Business, Institutions, Community Organisations, Community & Social workers, Media, religious leaders/ ulama/ priests/ pundits, or any interested person.

Snacks and light refreshments will be served.

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NB. DURBAN PROGRAMME HOST: ISLAMIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION:
Wednesday 11 February 2015, 19.00 -21.00
Mariam Bee Centre, 222 Kenilworth Road, Overport, Durban

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ALL WELCOME:

FOR OTHER PROGRAMMES On RADIO/TV/ CAPE TOWN PLEASE SEE ITINERARY ON awqafsa.org.za

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Dr Aydin & Other speakers will cover

•Sharing of ideas on State of the Art / Purpose built institutions for the Caring of Elders and the Frail.
•Creating awareness about the plight of the aged : their care and needs
•Lessons to be learnt from experience: Local and International
•South Africa: Situation of Elders and Frail
•Networking – seek out areas of cooperation, synergise
•Exposure to the Awqaf SA DaruShifa Project & other local projects related to the Elderly & Frail.
•Government support and funding for senior care.
•Community involvement (Funding, volunteering)
View Dr Kemal Aydins CV and other details on awqafsa.org.za

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Programme Enquiries: Lenasia/ Johannesburg : Aziza 0836367861 / Hasina 0833252553 / Zeinoul 0847861409 Cape Town: Mickaeel 0822164269 Durban: Fathima 0827860762

info@awqafsa.org.za      awqafsa.org.za

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Your support is highly appreciated.

Dar-al-Shifa … Abode, of Care, Love & Healing