Tagum City, September 26, 2023 – The Home for the Aged of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office XI in Tagum City, Davao Del Norte, celebrated its 46th founding anniversary today, September 26, 2023.

DSWD XI Regional Director, Atty. Vanessa B. Goc-ong congratulated the entire workforce of the facility during her message for maintaining the quality of elderly care and the Level 3 accreditation status.

The Home for the Aged is a residential care facility for indigent senior citizens who have no one to support them or who have been abandoned by their families. It provides them with a safe and comfortable place to live, as well as access to basic necessities such as food, clothing, and medical care.

The facility also offers a variety of programs and activities to help the elderly stay active and engaged. These include social activities such as table games as well as physical activities such as exercise and gardening.

The Home for the Aged is a vital resource for the elderly in Davao del Norte. It provides them with a place to call home as well as the care and support they need to live a happy and healthy life while waiting to be reunited with their families. (DSWD FO XI/EMCJr/LJAL)

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