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DOH-Calabarzon shows gratitude to Laguna seniors

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To underscore their contribution to society, the Department of Health-Calabarzon regional office recently held a medical and dental mission for the elderly at the Lumban Auditorium in Laguna.

Through this activity, DOH-Calabarzon Regional Director Eduardo C. Janairo said they want to express gratitude to seniors for their lifelong dedication and commitment in serving the society.

“The fact that you now live longer today than ever is already considered a big success because this means you are in good health and can still serve as an important part of the community,” he said.

“It does not mean that if we are already senior citizens, we should stop contributing to society. We can always find something meaningful to do, something passionate that you want to do like tutor children, volunteer, work for the community, etc.,” Janairo added.

Around 700 seniors aged 60 to more than 85 years old participated in the program. Among the free health care services provided were pneumococcal immunization, preventive dentistry, blood testing (glucose, uric acid (UA), cholesterol), general health care assessment and provision of vitamin supplements and maintenance medicines.

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Seniors were also introduced to various traditional complementary and alternative modalities to monitor and assess their over-all health, such as the Live Blood Analysis (LBA), Disease Prevention Analyzer (DPA), Hypotential Therapy and Electric Acupuncture machines which was employed in partnership with AHON (Association of Health Oriented Neighbors).

Janairo encouraged seniors to stay active. “Do anything to keep fit, something you enjoy that maintains strength, balance and flexibility and promotes cardiovascular health. 

“We need physical activity to help us stay healthy to prevent illness. Eat well, sleep more, reduce stress and best of all, look and feel better.”

According to the 2015 National Statistics Office (NSO) census, there are a total of 2,544 senior citizen of Lumban, Laguna with 1,634 seniors aged 60-69 years old; 666 from 70-79 years old; and 244 from 80 years and above. The total population is 30,652.

The medical and dental mission was conducted in coordination with the local government officials and rural health workers of the municipality.

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