OUR PROGRAMMES
Healthy Ageing & Elderly Care
Promoting healthy ageing by improving access to healthcare, community-based care, psychosocial support, and wellness services for older persons across Uganda.
Healthy Ageing Begins with Compassionate Care
Growing older should never mean living without access to healthcare, dignity, or support. At Support Elderly Foundation, we believe every older person deserves the opportunity to age in good health, remain active within their community, and enjoy a life of dignity and respect.
Programme Overview
The Healthy Ageing & Elderly Care Programme focuses on improving the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of older persons through integrated healthcare services, community outreach, home-based care, health education, and psychosocial support.
By working closely with healthcare providers, caregivers, local leaders, and families, we ensure older persons receive the care and attention they deserve while promoting healthy and active ageing.
Why This Programme Matters
Many older persons face chronic illnesses, mobility challenges, loneliness, and limited access to quality healthcare. Without proper support, these challenges can significantly reduce their quality of life.
This programme responds by increasing access to essential healthcare, strengthening community support systems, and encouraging healthier lifestyles that promote independence and overall wellbeing.
Our Objectives
Our programme seeks to:
- Improve access to healthcare services.
- Promote healthy ageing practices.
- Strengthen community-based elderly care.
- Improve mental and emotional wellbeing.
- Encourage active and independent living.
- Support caregivers and families.
Key Activities
Our activities include:
- Community health outreach
- Medical screening camps
- Home visits
- Health education
- Referral services
- Psychosocial support
- Caregiver training
- Wellness awareness campaigns
Expected Impact
Through this programme we aim to:
- Improve health outcomes.
- Reduce preventable illnesses.
- Increase healthcare access.
- Promote dignity and independence.
- Strengthen family support.
- Build healthier communities for older persons.
OUR APPROACH
Delivering Care Beyond Healthcare
Support Elderly Foundation adopts a holistic approach that combines preventive healthcare, emotional wellbeing, nutrition, physical activity, family engagement, and community support to help older persons maintain independence and enjoy a better quality of life.