Grandmothers Learn Life-Saving Skills

TDT | Manama

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A group of senior women participated in a life-saving educational workshop titled “First Aid with Grandma.”

The workshop was held at the Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Ali Al Khalifa Center for Senior Women in West Riffa, in collaboration with the She Medic Training Institute.

The initiative targeted women aged 50 to 70, with around 40 participants attending the session.

It aimed to raise awareness about basic first aid and strengthen their role in handling family emergencies.

Organisers highlighted the importance of equipping mothers and grandmothers with essential life-saving skills, given their central role in caring for children and grandchildren daily.

International life support trainer Husnia Karimi led the workshop, providing simplified explanations and practical demonstrations on dealing with common household emergencies such as cuts, burns, and choking incidents.

The session also introduced the basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), emphasizing interactive learning tailored to the participants’ age group. The Center's Director, Haya Al Nuaimi, said the workshop is part of a broader series of awareness programmes aimed at empowering senior women and involving them in community health education initiatives.

She noted that the programme combines their life experience with practical skills that can help protect families.

Participants expressed appreciation for the initiative, saying it boosted their confidence in responding to emergencies.

They also described the training as meaningful and hoped the knowledge gained would be passed down to future generations as a lasting family legacy.