Tishk International University annually performs various social projects for the benefit of the community and TIU students. Amongst these activities, the Medical Analysis Department organized a community project in November 2021, in which students visited the Senior Care House in Erbil. The aim of this project was to provide healthcare to senior citizens who are currently living in nursing homes and to offer the elderly health protection, information, and the regular provision of basic medical examinations. The Medical Analysis team believes this social activity will be beneficial for both parties – experience for volunteers and promoting health awareness for the elderly people.
The project consists of three sections: the first includes presenting a seminar on sanitary education regarding seasonal flu, its effects on health, especially its relationship with blood pressure and blood sugar. Influenza (flu) can be serious for everyone – but for adults, age 65 years and older, the risk of flu-related complications and hospitalizations are particularly high. Immune systems decline as we become older. Older adults are at higher risk of serious flu and flu-related complications including pneumonia, that could eventually lead to hospitalization.
In the final stage of the social project, the team arranged a small lunch party with a live music performance to make them feel at home. The event was wrapped up by presenting the elderly with small gifts, prepared by the volunteering students and lecturers, as a token of love and care, and to mark a memorable day.
