Elderly Care & Protection Program
Dementia is not witchcraft - Every elder deserves dignity
About This Program
Our Elderly Care program addresses the critical need for elder protection and dementia awareness in Kilifi County. Through door-to-door visits, community dialogues, and intergenerational awareness campaigns, we work to combat elder abuse, challenge harmful misconceptions about dementia, and ensure elderly persons receive the dignity, care, and support they deserve. We provide training on hygiene, social behavior change, psychosocial support, and work to map elders living with dementia to ensure they're properly recognized in our health system.
Program Objectives
• Combat elder abuse and promote dignity for elderly persons
• Raise awareness that dementia is a medical condition, not witchcraft
• Provide psychosocial support and home-based care for elderly persons
• Train caregivers on proper elderly care, hygiene, and COVID-19 safety
• Map elders living with dementia to ensure proper healthcare recognition
• Support caregivers who are managing dementia in silence
Who We Serve
• Elderly persons in Kilifi and Kwale counties
• Persons with disabilities requiring specialized care
• Caregivers and family members of elderly persons
• Community members needing education on dementia and elder care
Program Activities
Key Activities
• Intergenerational dialogues on elderly abuse and gender-based violence • Door-to-door visits during Dementia Awareness Month • Training on hygiene and social behavior change for older persons • Psychosocial support services • Advocacy against ageism and prejudice