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Press Release

Family Development Foundation organises ‘Forever Fit’ for senior citizens

Abu Dhabi, March 18, 2024: The Family Development Foundation (FDF) hosted the ‘Forever Fit’

event under Barakat Al Dar Club’s Health Forum at Al Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi. The event,
which was particularly designed for senior citizens and residents, was held in collaboration with the

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and Modon Properties.

Mariam Al Ketbi, Senior Citizen Council Management Specialist at FDF, said: “The key goal
of the event is to encourage senior citizens and those approaching the age group to lead a healthy

lifestyle, enhance their physical well-being and overall fitness. Furthermore, it seeks to boost social
connections between them, which will improve their psychological health. In alignment with these

goals, the event featured sports competitions and an awareness workshop which was led by Dr.

Osama Kamel Al Lala, Sports Awareness Specialist at ADSC.”

“The ‘Barakat Al Dar’ Club seeks to improve the skills and abilities of senior citizens and those

approaching the age group, by nurturing a positive mindset that can deal with various unexpected

life situations. It focuses on boosting their self-confidence, improving their psychological well-being
and offering them opportunities for better community engagement. Furthermore, the Club aims to

provide the required support for those nearing retirement to adjust socially and economically and
provide platforms to facilitate the exchange of expertise among senior citizens, peers, and different

generations,” she added.

Al Ketbi also highlighted that the Club offers a wide range of forums including the Health Forum,
the Educational Forum, the Family Forum, the My Happiness Forum, the Entrepreneurship Forum,

the Social Support Forum, and Preparation for Retirement Forum. She stated that the key objective
of these forums is to support elderly people to lead a fulfilling social life and raise their responsibility

and role in their families as well as ensure their active integration in various segments of the society.

The Foundation aims to leverage key life experiences, professional expertise and knowledge of
elderly community as well as contribute towards enhancing their overall fitness and positive

thinking.