Accompanying an aging society with love

On the morning of August 22, the Zhongpu branch of Huashan Social Welfare Foundation hosted a Thanksgiving tea party at Chiayi County’s Hemu Village Elderly Association, to which the elderly and kids were invited for a day of fun together. The foundation hopes that such loving activities can continue into the future and wishes to extend its gratitude to friends and volunteers for their hard work over the years. 

Activities included a short opening prelude by teacher Lai Xiu-Que (賴秀切), who performed Shulaibao, also known as Clever Tongue, a traditional folk art familiar to the elderly participants. This was followed by a dance performance by Mingren Kindergarten, which really helped to enliven the atmosphere at the venue. The children’s traditional tea offering brought tears to the eyes of many elderly participants, who have had little news of their sons over the years; many indicated that they hadn’t felt so happy for countless years. 

For elderly people, just having someone to accompany them for a walk outside of the house is a very joyful thing, providing great comfort to a lonely heart. Huashan Social Welfare Foundation has established branches in villages throughout the Taiwan, providing care to elderly people who are vulnerable and living alone. The foundation ensures that volunteers visit the homes of the elderly, listen to their heartfelt wishes and assist them with their needs; sometimes just a simple greeting or small action can provide the greatest of comfort to an elderly person.

Accompanying an aging society with love

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高齡社會愛相伴

在嘉義縣和睦村長壽會，8月22日上午，華山基金會中埔站於此舉辦九週年感恩茶會，邀請服務的長者與幼兒同樂，期待這份愛的關懷可以長久延續，並感謝善心朋友與義工的一路相伴與付出。

活動由一段數來寶揭開了序幕，賴秀切老師用長輩們熟悉的俚語拉近彼此距離，接著由名人幼兒園帶來的舞蹈，炒熱了現場氣氛。當幼兒圍繞著長輩奉茶時，多年沒有兒子消息的阿美阿嬤不禁頻頻擦淚，說好久沒有這麼幸福的感覺了。

對老人們來說，走出家門、有人陪伴就是一種快樂，藉此安慰了孤寂的心。華山基金會在全台各村里設立愛心天使站，關懷服務弱勢與獨居長者。透過到宅訪視，聆聽長者們心聲，協助他們的需求，有時後一句簡單的問候或小小的動作就能溫暖了她們的心。