College of Nursing at Al-Qadisiyah University holds a seminar on the challenges of the elderly in nursing homes

The College of Nursing at Al-Qadisiyah University held an important scientific symposium that addressed the challenges facing the elderly when entering nursing homes, and the role of nurses and volunteer teams in alleviating these challenges. Dr. Sajida Khamis Abdullah lectured with the participation of college students Mustafa Zahid and Muslim Sajjad. The symposium aimed to raise awareness of the importance of health and social care for the elderly and exchange experiences between participants from various sectors in addition to making recommendations regarding the development of care services provided to the elderly. The symposium also addressed a number of important issues, including the psychological and social challenges facing the elderly when moving to nursing homes, such as feelings of loneliness, isolation and loss of independence, and the vital role of nurses in providing comprehensive care for the elderly, whether physical, psychological or social care, as well as the importance of volunteer work in supporting the elderly and providing them with recreational and social activities.