The traditional ruler of Ifitedunu in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, HRM Igwe Dr. Chukwuemeka Ilouno says one of the things that kills aged persons abandoned by their children faster is loneliness.
Eze Dunu Ilouno while speaking in Awka at the lunching of “First Best Domiciliary Home Care World” a Non Govermental Organization (NGO) founded by a United States of America based clinical Psychologist, Prof. Kanayo Ofodili, revealed that old age comes with its challenges and as one gets older, they suddenly relaps to those days of childhood.
According to the traditional ruler of Ifitedunu, “Old people needs companionship. They fall into depression and most times call on God to take their lives when abandoned.
” As a king, sometimes, i abandon my cars and move around my community on foot because the more you exercise and approch nature, the healthier you become.
“Old people should be visited. In my community (Ifitedunu) me and my cabinets have resolved that persons from 70 years and above (both men and female) will be giving recognition on the 31st of December 2023. We resolved to appoint some persons that will be visiting these old men and women.
“Ifitedunu will partner with “First Best Domiciliary Home Care World” because we want our people to leave long. These old persons will be having visitation and This is a project that should be encouraged.
“When i was young, i use to see old people with their walking sticks but this days, it doesn’t happen again. People are dying in their prime.
” Children abandon their parents in search of greener pastures. Parents are more intreasted in providing for their children thereby, over-looking the importance of teaching them good morals and proper upbringing.
” As a surgeon, a pain doctor and a public health physician, am volunteering to render services free of charge just to be sure that people benefit from this program.
“People are dying in their droves and one of the things that lead to death is lost of hope. As you get older, your circle of friends reduce. You get weaker and poorer. No matter what you have saved in life, it might not take you far and you descover that you are going to be dependent on people.
“The older one gets, the lesser the muscle and fat as a result, you easily fall cold. One of the things old people suffer more is pain and i will contribute my quota in making this project a success”.
