Together for Senior Citizens of Lachish
Lachish Association for the Elderly
Field: Early Childhood & The Elderly
Requested sum: $5,000 | 33% of total susm
First Year | Location: Lachish Regional Council
// About the Organization
The Lachish Association for the Elderly is one of the most important service providers for senior citizens who live in the Lachish community. The professional approach nowadays believes it is best for senior citizens to continue living at home, and The Lachish Association for the Elderly provides services to those who are interested and capable.
// Project Description
The program provides treatment and recreational activities to senior citizens who due to impaired functional or cognitive abilities can no longer leave their homes. The program also provides information on a variety of topics such as exercising rights and nursing, to family members who have become the caretakers. Family members can join support workshops, seminars and lectures, and receive tools to help them cope better and build resilience.
// Project Goals
The purpose of the project is to assist approximately 20 senior citizens who have become home-confined, to access different services that will improve their functional and cognitive abilities. The project will provide family members who are the care takers of the elderly with information and support through lectures, seminars and presentations.
// Target Population
The activity program is designed for twenty housebound senior citizens. The workshops are intended for approximately 20 family caregivers. Lectures, seminars and plays are designed for about 80 participants.