{"id":75732,"date":"2025-06-26T20:46:42","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T19:46:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antilla-martinique.com\/?p=75732"},"modified":"2025-06-26T20:51:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T19:51:54","slug":"le-departement-des-services-sociaux-facilite-la-consultation-sur-le-statut-des-personnes-agees-a-la-dominique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antilla-martinique.com\/en\/le-departement-des-services-sociaux-facilite-la-consultation-sur-le-statut-des-personnes-agees-a-la-dominique\/","title":{"rendered":"The Department of Social Services is facilitating a consultation on the status of older adults in Dominica"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Le lundi 16 juin, la division des services sociaux du minist\u00e8re de la Sant\u00e9, du Bien-\u00eatre et des Services sociaux a organis\u00e9 un dialogue ax\u00e9 sur la situation actuelle des personnes \u00e2g\u00e9es en Dominique, en mettant l’accent sur les soins aux personnes \u00e2g\u00e9es. Un communiqu\u00e9 de presse du minist\u00e8re des Services sociaux a \u00e9t\u00e9 publi\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Ce rassemblement a rassembl\u00e9 un m\u00e9lange diversifi\u00e9 d’organisations et d’individus, notamment des repr\u00e9sentants de l’infirmerie de la Dominique, du Conseil sur le vieillissement, de Yes We Care, de la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 sociale de la Dominique et de groupes confessionnels, entre autres.<\/p>\n

Glenora Pacquette, qui supervise l’Unit\u00e9 des services de protection sociale, a pr\u00e9sent\u00e9 un r\u00e9sum\u00e9 de l’\u00e9v\u00e9nement, soulignant que le but de la consultation est de servir de catalyseur pour passer de la simple r\u00e9flexion \u00e0 l’action d\u00e9cisive, et de la discussion aux initiatives coordonn\u00e9es.<\/p>\n

Elle a d\u00e9clar\u00e9 : \u00ab Avant d’approfondir notre discussion, permettez-moi d’\u00e9noncer clairement les objectifs qui guident cette importante consultation. Dresser un \u00e9tat des lieux de la situation actuelle des personnes \u00e2g\u00e9es en Dominique ; fournir des informations sur le rapport de la Commission \u00e9conomique pour l’Am\u00e9rique latine et les Cara\u00efbes (CEPALC) sur le vieillissement des Cara\u00efbes et examiner son ad\u00e9quation avec notre contexte local ; \u00e9tudier les recommandations du rapport de la CEPALC, en identifiant les d\u00e9fis et les actions propos\u00e9es pour les relever ; identifier les recommandations prioritaires qui peuvent et doivent \u00eatre trait\u00e9es au niveau national ; et planifier en collaboration des mesures concr\u00e8tes pour tracer la voie \u00e0 suivre. \u00bb<\/p>\n

\u00ab Ces objectifs ancreront nos discussions d\u2019aujourd\u2019hui, nous rappelant que cette consultation n\u2019est pas seulement un lieu de dialogue, mais aussi un espace strat\u00e9gique d\u2019orientation, d\u2019alignement et de transformation \u00bb, a-t-elle ajout\u00e9.<\/p>\n

Le Dr Kyra Paul, secr\u00e9taire permanente du minist\u00e8re de la Sant\u00e9, du Bien-\u00eatre et des Services sociaux, a soulign\u00e9 que prendre soin des personnes \u00e2g\u00e9es exige de la compassion et que la dignit\u00e9, l\u2019humanit\u00e9 et les droits doivent toujours \u00eatre prioritaires.<\/p>\n

\u00ab Tout au long des discussions d\u2019aujourd\u2019hui, vous vous concentrerez sur les exigences essentielles pour fournir des soins exceptionnels, en cr\u00e9ant un environnement o\u00f9 les r\u00e9sidents des institutions et ceux \u00e0 domicile se sentent en s\u00e9curit\u00e9, valoris\u00e9s et aim\u00e9s.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis may involve going beyond ordinary routines to focus on what is best for those in your care\u2026The care of the elderly is not limited to daily living assistance. It must encompass specialized support for those living with dementia, chronic illnesses, or mobility challenges. These services aim to promote independence, maintain health, and improve overall quality of life for older adults,\u201d Dr. Paul stated.<\/p>\n

She also highlighted a critical issue: \u201cOf national concern is the abuse of elderly individuals, sometimes occurring within their own homes, which suggests that family members may be responsible. This behavior reflects a blatant neglect of their rights, dignity, and worth during a vital stage of life. Following World Elder Abuse Awareness Day\u2026 I call on all of us\u2014as family members, neighbors, professionals, and citizens\u2014to speak out against elder abuse and safeguard those most vulnerable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Through a SWOT analysis of social programs, an evaluation of existing legal protections, and the development of standard operating procedures for institutions serving seniors, the Department stated, the aim is that this consultation will assist participants and the Department of Social Services in identifying potential solutions \u201cto challenges faced by organizations and individuals involved in the provision of care for elderly.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dr Glenora Pacquette:<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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