About the Event

As an important component of the Tokat City of Peace Project, the "Elderly Home Care Programme" training, which was organised to increase the competence of the personnel involved in the home care of elderly individuals, was successfully completed on Thursday, 27 February 2025 at the multi-purpose Adnan Menderes Hall in Atatürk Culture Palace. The training, in which Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundation (SYDV) and Family Support Centre (ADEM) personnel showed great interest, was held between 13.00-17.00.

City of Peace Project and Education Cooperation
Tokat City of Peace Project carried out under the coordination of Tokat Governorship aims to strengthen the social fabric of the city and increase the quality of life. In this context, various projects are being implemented in order for elderly individuals to continue their lives in a more active and healthy way in the society. As one of these projects, the Elderly Home Care Programme aims to increase the knowledge and skills of the personnel in charge of elderly care.

Training Content and Expert Staff
The comprehensive training programme prepared by [your institution] was designed to cover all scenarios that may be encountered in the home care of elderly individuals. In the training, physical and psychological changes brought about by the aging process, basic health information, drug use, nutrition, hygiene, wound care, emergency management, communication techniques, social support mechanisms and ethical principles were discussed in detail.

The training was delivered by an experienced team of trainers consisting of specialised doctors, nurses, psychologists, social workers and dieticians. Experts reinforced the knowledge and skills of the participants with practical applications and case analyses as well as theoretical knowledge.

Aims and Objectives of the Training
[Your Institution] officials emphasised that the main purpose of the training was to maximise the knowledge and skills of the personnel involved in the home care of elderly people in line with the objectives of the Tokat City of Peace Project. The authorities stated that by this way, they aim to contribute to the elderly individuals to continue their lives in a healthier, comfortable and safer way.

The objectives of the training were to enable participants to correctly identify the needs of elderly people, communicate effectively, provide basic health services, respond to emergencies and meet the social and psychological needs of elderly people.

Intense Interest and Satisfaction of Participants
SYDV and ADEM staff who attended the training expressed their satisfaction with the content of the programme and the expertise of the trainers. Participants stated that thanks to the training, they gained important information on elderly home care and increased their professional competences.

Participants stated that especially practical applications and case analyses were very useful for them. They also stated that the detailed answers given by the trainers to the questions and the experiences they shared made a great contribution to their learning process.

Evaluation of the Training and Future Plans
At the end of the training, an evaluation survey was conducted for the participants. The results of the survey showed that the training was generally successful and most of the participants were satisfied with the programme.

In line with the feedback from the training, [your organisation] plans to organise more comprehensive and continuous training programmes on elderly home care within the scope of Tokat City of Peace Project. In addition, various resources and guides will be prepared to support the professional development of the staff involved in the home care of the elderly.

The Importance of Elderly Home Care and Social Responsibility
In today's world where the elderly population is increasing, the importance of elderly home care services is also increasing. Tokat City of Peace Project will continue its activities in order to improve the quality of life of elderly individuals and to ensure their active participation in the society.

Elderly home care is not only a service but also a social responsibility. With the awareness of this responsibility, Tokat City of Peace Project will continue to be always with the elderly individuals and the staff who take care of them.

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