by amazon agency
The launch took place at the Court of Kingdom of Liberty Samba School
To celebrate the return of the elderly to their physical activities, the Department of Justice, Human Rights and Citizenship (Cejusk) organized this Wednesday afternoon (24/11) the Samba School in the United Kingdom of Liberty in Morro da Liberdade. The Better Age Ball, which marks the return of 100 groups of elderly people from the capital and interior, assisted by the ministry, who were imprisoned for nearly two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Coordinated by the Deputy Executive Secretariat for the Elderly (CDP), the program also includes the launch of the Proactive Senior Life and Health Project, which aims to contribute to improving the quality of life of the elderly through their participation in actions and programs. encourage. Favor active aging with a focus on citizenship, longevity and social inclusion.
Sejusc’s chief secretary, Mirtes Salles, said none of this would be possible if it were not for the advance of vaccines and highlighted the commitment of the Amazonas government to realize this moment.
“This moment is very important for all of us. Seeing how happy the elderly are with this return leaves us with a sense of gratitude. And I would like to take this opportunity to thank our governor, Wilson Lima, for advancing vaccines. For all their efforts, this demonstrates their care not only with the elderly in our state, but with the population in general,” said the manager.
Life and health – According to Luciana Andrade, Assistant Executive Secretary for Elderly Rights (CPD), the ball is meant to celebrate the lives of all the elders who managed to conquer the pandemic; And that the Active Elderly Living and Health Project is highly anticipated by all groups.
“I thank the state governor for all his work and care for the elderly in our state. Today, it is a celebration for all those who have a lot of experience and also those who have managed to conquer COVID-19. And the project that has been long awaited by all of them, Vida e Sade do Idoso Etivo (Active Elderly Life and Health), for this, in addition to promoting inclusion and quality of life, also employs a number of specialized professionals for the care of elderly people. Will take these groups. Class”, declared Louisiana.
Elisabeth Trinaday, 62, said it was a great pleasure to be able to return to exercise after such a long time. “It’s wonderful to be able to return to physical exercise. We spend a lot of time away and these activities, in addition to improving our quality of life, allow us to be closer to our friends”, said Elizabeth.
Featuring more than 600 elderly people, the event included UK drums with the participation of musical attractions, four dance groups, Bahian Wings and Carimbo dance.
Active Elderly Life and Health Program’s multidisciplinary team consists of professionals in physical education, dance, physiotherapy, nutrition, social work, psychology, coordinators, supervisors, social action agents and nursing technicians, who work daily according to the reality of aging and the elderly. Will work People in the capital and in the interiors of Amazonas.
