Commemorating National Elderly Day, MoSA Hands Over Aid for the Elderly

Writer :

Tim PSKBA

Editor :

Ahmad Ramadhan

Translator :

Karlina Irsalyana

TASIKMALAYA (May 26, 2022) - The Ministry of Social Affairs continues to carry out preparations for the 26th National Elderly Day (HLUN) which will be held in Tasikmalaya on May 29. This commemoration has a different atmosphere compared to previous years, many activities directly involve the community, especially the elderly.

One of them is the assistance for uninhabitable houses (Rutilahu) for the elderly which is carried out by the Directorate of Social Protection for Natural Disaster Victims (PSKBA). Where from 39 sub-districts spread across Tasikmalaya Regency, the PSKBA Directorate takes part in four sub-districts, namely Kadipaten District, Pagerageung District, Salopa District, and Cineam District.

Acting Head of the PSKBA Directorate, Iyan Kusmadiana, when visiting the Rutilahu location in Pagerageung District said, "This year's HLUN commemoration is different from the previous year, where all components of MoSA came together to assist the community, especially the elderly."

"The theme of the 2022 National Elderly Day is Healthy Elderly, Strong Indonesia with sub-themes that are adapted to the respective ministries/agencies and local governments," he said.

The culmination of the 26th National Elderly Day (HLUN) commemoration is planned to be attended by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo via teleconference and broadcast live from the SMC Singaparna Medika Citrautama Hospital (RS-SMC) Tasikmalaya Regency on Sunday, 29 May 2022.

The elderly who are addressed are those who receive PKH Social Assistance and Basic Food, Posyandu Services, Renovation of Single Uninhabitable Elderly Homes, and Free Cataract Surgery.

2022-05-26
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