Kawthar Mahmoud: Nursing is a key partner in caring for elderly women and promoting healthy aging
Dr. Kawthar Mahmoud, Head of the General Nursing Syndicate, said that nursing represents the first line of defense in caring for elderly women, noting that its role is no longer limited to providing nursing services only, but has become a pivotal element in the comprehensive care system that guarantees a decent life and good health for the elderly, especially in light of the health and psychological challenges facing women in the stages of aging.
This came during her participation in a symposium entitled “Women’s Health.” “The elderly woman”, which was organized by the National Council for Women under the patronage of Counselor Amal Ammar, President of the Council, and under the supervision of Dr. Salma Dawara, Council member and Rapporteur of the Health and Population Committee, which discussed the most prominent challenges and opportunities available to enhance women’s health in the aging stage, with the participation of an elite group of experts and specialists in the fields of medicine, nursing, and public health.
Dr. Kawthar Mahmoud said, in her speech during the symposium, that the concept of “longevity” It does not only mean increasing the number of years of life, but also includes enjoying a good quality of healthy life, stressing the importance of following a comprehensive approach to health care for the elderly, which includes periodic monitoring of health status, medication management, and proper dealing with chronic diseases.
She added that nursing plays a proactive role in promoting healthy aging, through awareness of methods of preventing age-related diseases, and encouraging sound health practices such as exercising, quitting smoking, and eating a balanced diet, stressing that these factors represent the cornerstone of building a longer life. And healthier.
The head of the Nursing Syndicate pointed out the importance of the role that nurses play in managing chronic diseases that a large number of elderly people suffer from, explaining that nursing contributes to teaching patients how to deal with their health condition, monitor symptoms, and organize medication appointments, in addition to promoting the concept of self-care to ensure the stability of their condition and improve their quality of life.
Dr. Kawthar Mahmoud also spoke about the importance of palliative care and end-of-life care, stressing that nurses bear a great responsibility in providing comprehensive care and humanitarian support to patients. At that stage, by alleviating pain and providing them with psychological and physical comfort.
She added that this humanitarian role requires high professional skills and the ability to deal compassionately with critical cases, which makes nursing an essential pillar in the integrated health care system.
She also highlighted the vital role of nursing in caring for patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s, explaining that the prevalence of these cases increases with age, which calls for nursing’s readiness to deal with the behavioral and psychological symptoms that accompany these conditions. Diseases.
She stressed that nurses must be fully aware of the best practices for caring for dementia patients, whether by providing physical support and assistance in activities of daily living such as dressing, eating, and bathing, or by using effective communication methods based on patience and listening to understand the patient’s needs and reduce his feelings of confusion or frustration.
The President of the Nursing Syndicate stressed that the role of nursing is not limited to patients only, but extends to providing support and guidance to patients’ families and caregivers, with the aim of enabling them to deal with cases with greater awareness and improve their quality of life. The patient and his family at the same time.
The symposium witnessed the participation of a number of prominent figures, including Dr. Wajida Abdel Rahman Anwar, Professor of Public Health at the Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Dr. Marwa Abdel Hamid Abdel Rahim, Consultant in Physical Therapy and Therapeutic Nutrition, Dr. Amira Jamil Al-Taliwi, Professor of Geriatrics at Ain Shams University, Dr. Mohamed Shawky Khater, Professor of Geriatrics at Ain Shams University, and Dr. Noha Sabry, Professor of Psychiatry at Cairo Medicine and Armed Forces Medicine, Dr. Suhair Al-Ghunaimi, Professor of Psychiatry in Ain Shams and Armed Forces Medicine, Dr. Daad Fouad from the Graduate School of Statistical Research at Cairo University, in addition to the presence of nursing leaders in a number of governorates.
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