The Family Health Care Institute, part of the King Hussein Foundation, and Al-Leen Care and Consulting Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving the quality of life and
 healthcare, as well as social care for the elderly and people with disabilities.

The MoU, which seeks to raise societal and institutional awareness regarding healthcare and social care, was signed by Dr. Ibrahim Aql, Director of the Family Health Care Institute, and Zaidoun Al-Eissa, Director of Al-Leen Company.

In a statement issued today, Tuesday, the institute said that the MoU stipulated facilitating the referral of the elderly to benefit from comprehensive health, psychological, rehabilitation, and social services provided by both parties. It also includes training staff and volunteers on modern social care values and philosophy, based on the standards of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England, as well as the knowledge and skills required to provide high-quality care services.

The MoU includes cooperation in training, knowledge, and capacity building related to social care programs, training on diagnostic tools for assessing needs, designing and formulating care plans, and methods of communication with the elderly and people with disabilities.

According to the statement, both parties will cooperate in developing a diploma-level training material on social care concepts and the necessary skills. They will also work on raising awareness in the community about aging, caring for the elderly and people with disabilities, highlighting their needs, and addressing the most common health, psychological, and social issues among these two groups.

The MoU also includes cooperation in implementing care plans for patients suffering from dementia, those with limited physical abilities, or those at risk of pressure sores. It also covers the care of individuals with mental or physical disabilities during the recovery period following accidents.

Additionally, the agreement outlines collaboration in supporting the activities of the national strategy for the elderly in the field of social care development. This includes promoting a positive image of the elderly, eliminating age-based discrimination, providing social care services, and involving them in social activities by giving them pivotal and effective roles.