A gala event hosted jointly by Laudium Mental Health Society and Laudium Care Service for the Aged to promote mental well-being and ageing gracefully in celebration of October Mental Health Month plus Older Person's month at the World Memon Foundation hall was attended by over 400 people.
The voices spoke to promote various aspects of life faced by vulnerable communities, individuals and families.
Post Covid Mental Health issues, serve as depression, anxiety, loneliness, grieving loss of loved ones, loss of jobs, income, homes, business and livelihood were addressed.
The programme covered a large range of topics facing the vulnerable Post Covid.
SASSA State Pension & Grant: Pension / Grants / Renewals / Cancelations.
Laudium Mental Health Society: Alzheimer’s & Dementia
ABSA Banking Challenges Facing Pensioners: Rates / Rebates.
Cassim Inc Attorneys Wills & Estate Planning: Safe guarding possessions and bequeathing estate to loved ones.
Classic Vision Optometrist Eye Care: Specifically cataracts - procedures plus care
The overwhelming response with a question and answers session and numerous queries addressed by the speakers provided wealth of information.
“We are fortunate that both the organisations have professional staff providing supportive services and are well resourced to address the needs of the vulnerable and downtrodden.” An attendee told Laudium Today.
“An event of this caliber requires lots of preparation and planning, behind the scenes.”
“Mrs Rooki Soma, Senior Social Worker, worked tirelessly to make the event a successful one, using her talent of networking with sister organisations, local media, and individuals. To whom we are grateful.” Spokesperson of the Laudium Mental Health Society said.
