Abstract:
Studies Found That Many Older People Demonstrated A Desire To Cope With Their Illness And Maintain Independence, however, Environmental Factors Interfered With These Efforts Including:
1) Lack Of Professional Advice On Self-care Strategies;
2) Poor Communication And Coordination Of Services; And
3) Lack Of Information On Services Such As Care Pathways.
Older Persons Have A Range Of Care Needs Beyond The Health And Basic Needs For Daily Living.
Social Care, Safety And Security, Companionship, Love And Respect Are Some Of The Needs Which Need To Be Addressed Adequately.
Description:
This following quranic verse is clear in its message of treating the elderly with love and kindness:
“Your lord has commanded that you worship none but him, and that you be kind to your parents. If one or both of them reach old age with you, do not say to them a word of disrespect, or scold them, but say a generous word to them. And act humbly to them in mercy, and say, ‘my lord, have mercy on them, since they cared for me when I was small” [qur’an, 17:23-24]
