Inside a nursing home for the elderly in the UAE

Sharjah: UAE senior citizens have a safe and loving home in Sharjah.

By providing comprehensive services – such as medical, social and geriatrics – residents can have a safe place to live.

Known as the Sharjah Home for the Elderly, the facility has provided services to the elderly since 1986.

Close to Zero 6 Mall in Sharjah, the nursing home for the elderly, also known as a nursing home or residential care facility, offers a range of services and functions to ensure the well-being and comfort of its residents.

Amna Hassan Alobaidli of the Sharjah Home for the Elderly shared with Gulf News the benefits the center provides for the elderly.

Accommodation provides residents with a safe and comfortable living space.

“We provide a home, love and care for seniors,” she said.

The rooms are designed with senior citizens in mind and equipped with necessary furniture such as beds, wardrobes and chairs.

“Currently, we have 30 guest rooms. There are separate rooms for male and female residents. The facility is not just a home for seniors,” she added.

Host games, activities to increase social interaction among residents.

Medical care and supervision are also part of the service. The nursing home has qualified medical professionals, such as nurses and paramedics, who administer medications, monitor health conditions and provide medical support.

They also arrange specialized care with outside health care providers as needed.

“We provide medical services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The nursing home also pays attention to residents’ eating habits.

Nutritious meals and meal planning are an important part of the family. Provide regular meals and snacks to accommodate residents’ dietary requirements and preferences.

Special diets such as diabetics or vegetarians are also catered for.

Nutritious meals and meal planning are an important part of the family. We consider various factors such as age, weight, health status and prepare a healthy diet.

– Amna Hassan Al Obaidli, Nutritionist, Sharjah Home for the Elderly.

Homeland not only provides basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, and care for disadvantaged elderly people who are living in difficulties, but also provides them with emotional support.

In addition, the home for the elderly provides counseling and physical care for these elderly people, allowing them to be as independent as possible in the difficult circumstances of old age.

Personal care is an important part of nursing homes. It helps with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

Well-trained staff are available to attend to the personal care needs of residents, ensuring their hygiene and well-being.

The nursing home also recognizes the importance of social engagement and offers a variety of activities to keep residents physically and mentally active.

These include games, crafts, outings, exercise programs, music therapy and other recreational activities.

Encourage social interaction with other residents and staff.

Leila Said Mohamed, 84, is one happy member of the nursing home. “I’ve been living here since 2020. It’s a place that gives me a sense of security.”

Mohammad said she played dominoes all day long. “I play it alone, or with friends. It’s a great game to keep your head above water. It’s also fun to play with other people.”

“After lunch, I take a nap before reading and playing dominoes. I am very grateful for this medical home. I am well cared for,” she said.

On Father’s Day, June 21, seniors at the Sharjah Nursing Home gathered in the main hall to celebrate the occasion.

“The residents came together. Nursing home staff celebrated the occasion with a cake for the male residents, who were fathers and grandfathers.

Eid al-Adha is also celebrated at home.

“We make sure to mark special days at home. It’s how we connect and socialize,” Mohamed added.

Occasions always bring a special joy and atmosphere to the home, she said. “We get together and talk to each other. It’s always nice here.”