Elderly Services Center – Reza Social Support Center (Charity)

Elderly Services Center at Reza Social Support Center (Charity)
Sufi Order of the Nematollahi Soltan Ali Shahi Gonabadi Dervishes

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Address & Contact Information:

Resalat Highway – after Majidieh Crossroad – Shahid Homaei Street – Bayat Alley, Nos. 5 and 6

Department	Contact Info
Elderly Women’s Unit	Tel: +98-21-22537749 Tel: +98-21-22538875
Elderly Men’s Unit	Tel: +98-21-22327416 Fax: +98-21-22537564

Center Objectives:

1. Collaboration and support to provide services to elderly and incapacitated fuqara
2. Supporting the elderly across various needs, within available capacity
3. Creating a better living environment for seniors within their families
4. Establishing a cheerful and supportive atmosphere to reduce depression and feelings of hopelessness
5. Raising awareness of the dignity and value of the elderly
6. Helping seniors and their families adjust to circumstances through counseling and psychological support
7. Providing temporary housing at the social support home if necessary

Services:

1. Identifying and assessing elderly individuals
2. Creating individual files at the Elderly Services Center (Support Home)
3. Medical examinations, testing, massage therapy, and cupping therapy
4. Treatment: medical visits, medication if needed, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, hospitalization, and discharge support
5. Home or hospital visitation by a social worker at least once a week as needed
6. Providing financial assistance after assessment
7. Supplying basic home necessities as possible
8. Organizing pilgrimages to spiritual figures for mental and spiritual comfort
9. Planning nutritional programs based on medical and dietary guidance
10. Offering entertainment and recreational activities (pilgrimages, gatherings, social visits, short trips, group outings)
11. Utilizing the talents of seniors in cultural, scientific, or artistic activities
12. Temporary care during family trips at the social support home
13. Permanent care for elderly individuals without close relatives
14. Specialist consultations
15. Hosting a medical clinic every Tuesday morning at the center with free visits
16. Seasonal exhibitions for public viewing and shopping
17. Free educational classes (Quran, first aid and injections, sewing, Persian calligraphy)