“Elderly sitter” programme holds graduation ceremony

The Bahrain Society for Women Development celebrated the graduation of the second batch of “elderly sitter” programme held under the patronage of Her Highness Shaikha Zain bint Khalid Al Khalifa, the honorary president of the society.

Shaikha Lubna bint Abdullah bin Khalid Al Khalifa, representing Shaikha Zain at the ceremony, said the programme is “a true translation of how Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, is keen to provide proper attention and care to the elderly in a way that guarantees them a decent life.”

Bahrain Society for Women Development President Khadija Al Sayyed said that 13 male and female trainees are graduating. “The programme specialises in preparing Bahrainis to care for elderly people in their homes or governmental and private homes as per the regulations of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Labour and Social Development.

It includes completing and passing a training programme in the College of Health Sciences for six months,” she said. The programme requires trainees to make home visits and provide necessary physical care, assistance, advice and guidance on request, said Al Sayyed.