Kaliti Maramasau, 72, of the Old People's Home
in Samabula, relates her joy when staff from the
Legal Aid Commission visited yesterday.
SUVA, Fiji (The Fiji Times), April 27, 2008:
Residents at the Suva Old People's Home had a surprise visit from staff of the Legal Aid Commission who made a donation of much-needed personal supplies. The visit by the commission staff made the residents happy and for some it was an emotional moment.
Commission manager Shahin Ali said it was disheartening to see the elderly in society being put in nursing homes. He said it was a very emotional visit, especially seeing the elderly being put into care homes.
"This was something we planned as part of our contribution to society. We organised a walkathon and the money we collected was used to buy things needed by the people at the home. This included basic toiletries and diapers. We called the home first to find out what they needed then we bought them and took the things to the home.
"We just want to help our elderly in society. They are very important. It was a very touching and emotional experience but we are all very happy that we are able to help our old people."
Mr Ali said the visit was also a Mother's Day gift for the women at the home. He said they would also plan to continue their community and goodwill work visiting other nursing homes and orphanages.
Home ward assistant Angela Devi said: "I am sure all the residents are very grateful for the donation. The donations were just what the residents needed and it was very kind and thoughtful."
"It is very important for people to realise that our elderly are the forgotten generation."
Resident Kaliti Maramasau said they were thankful to the commission staff, even if they had not brought anything.
"It doesn't matter if they bring anything or not. It is always nice to have visitors once in a while. I am very happy and thankful that we have been given a donation. I always feel good having visitors and it is nice to talk to some one too. Apart from that, it is good to know we have the things we need and I feel very happy that people still care about us," she said.
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April 27, 2008
FIJI: Public defenders make elderly smile
Kaliti Maramasau, 72, of the Old People's Home
in Samabula, relates her joy when staff from the
Legal Aid Commission visited yesterday.
SUVA, Fiji (The Fiji Times), April 27, 2008:
Residents at the Suva Old People's Home had a surprise visit from staff of the Legal Aid Commission who made a donation of much-needed personal supplies. The visit by the commission staff made the residents happy and for some it was an emotional moment.
Commission manager Shahin Ali said it was disheartening to see the elderly in society being put in nursing homes. He said it was a very emotional visit, especially seeing the elderly being put into care homes.
"This was something we planned as part of our contribution to society. We organised a walkathon and the money we collected was used to buy things needed by the people at the home. This included basic toiletries and diapers. We called the home first to find out what they needed then we bought them and took the things to the home.
"We just want to help our elderly in society. They are very important. It was a very touching and emotional experience but we are all very happy that we are able to help our old people."
Mr Ali said the visit was also a Mother's Day gift for the women at the home. He said they would also plan to continue their community and goodwill work visiting other nursing homes and orphanages.
Home ward assistant Angela Devi said: "I am sure all the residents are very grateful for the donation. The donations were just what the residents needed and it was very kind and thoughtful."
"It is very important for people to realise that our elderly are the forgotten generation."
Resident Kaliti Maramasau said they were thankful to the commission staff, even if they had not brought anything.
"It doesn't matter if they bring anything or not. It is always nice to have visitors once in a while. I am very happy and thankful that we have been given a donation. I always feel good having visitors and it is nice to talk to some one too. Apart from that, it is good to know we have the things we need and I feel very happy that people still care about us," she said.
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