Vinamilk launches a series of festivals “Live healthy, live young” aimed at the elderly nationwide

09/06/2022 10:00 GMT+7

The Covid-19 pandemic over the past 2 years has caused many negative effects on the physical and mental health of the elderly. With many regulations on isolation and epidemic prevention, the elderly are confined within the framework of their homes with limited social connections, they are not allowed to carry out daily activities such as exercise, physical training, etc. interactive meetings with peers.

With the desire to take care of the elderly both physically and mentally, Vinamilk has launched a series of festivals “Live healthy, live young” with the first 2 programs in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City taking place on 27/27. 5 and 5/6 include many meaningful and practical activities for the elderly community in 2 cities. This is also an activity to respond to the 81 years of the Vietnamese traditional day of the elderly (June 6, 1941-June 6, 2022).

Elderly people are excited to attend the festival “Live healthy, live young” organized by Vinamilk.

With the companionship of Sure Prevent Gold, Kenko Haru, and Sure Diecerna brands, this is the continuation of Vinamilk’s journey of taking care of health for 1 million elderly people nationwide over the years. By 2021, this program has reached more than 500,000 elderly people nationwide.

Within the framework of the program, the elderly in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City had many beautiful and elaborate musical and nursing performances. This has proved the vitality and resilience of the elderly, if properly cared for, not only contributes to spreading the positive life message “Live healthy, live young” to the majority of the elderly, but also to the elderly. It also helps the younger generations see examples of optimism and enthusiasm in life from the elderly grandparents in their family.

The spirit of “Living healthy, living young” is impressively expressed through dance performances and nourishing performances by the elderly in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh.

Uncle Phan Thi Ha, now living in Ho Chi Minh City excitedly said: “It has been a long time since I and my senior friends have been able to attend such a crowded and fun exchange program. During the recent pandemic, the children were afraid that they would not be well enough to go anywhere with many people. Today, not only can I see everyone again, but I can also visit and consult with Vinamilk doctors. The results are all good, children and grandchildren at home can feel secure when they see this.”

In the program, in order to support the elderly to monitor their general health, Vinamilk organized osteoporosis measurement for all elderly people participating in the program. In addition, the team of doctors specializing in endocrinology, geriatrics, nutrition, … of An Khang Vinamilk Clinic supported health examinations and consultations, shared methods to help prevent and treat diseases. Common diseases in the elderly such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, etc. These practical activities are highly appreciated and enthusiastically responded by the elderly.

Ms. Tran Thi Kim, Head of Representative Committee of the Association of Elderly People in District 12 (Ho Chi Minh City) said: “NCTs need to be taken care of their physical and mental health, which are fun activities with family, exercise, group gatherings to help them maintain their health and optimism and joy. in daily life. The Elderly Association highly appreciates Vinamilk’s enthusiastic companionship with the elderly over the years to bring to the elderly both fun and useful festivals like this. Through these occasions, the elderly can meet their peers, have health checks, measure osteoporosis and also receive nutritional advice to take care of their own health in the most scientific and appropriate way.

The health problems commonly encountered by the elderly and recommendations on nutritional needs are detailed in the program by highly qualified doctors.

In addition to direct health examination and consultation activities for the elderly, Vinamilk, in collaboration with doctors from prestigious hospitals across the country, presented on health topics of interest to the elderly. , along with practical nutritional solutions to improve the immune system and improve health for the elderly, especially in the post-pandemic period and the erratic summer season like today.

The representative of Vinamilk gave flowers to the representative of the elderly in the capital, demonstrating its commitment to accompanying the elderly in health care in the capital and the whole country.

Ms. Pham Thi Nhung, Marketing Director of Vinamilk’s powdered milk industry shared: “The elderly have devoted much effort to the construction and development of the country. They are also our grandparents and parents. As a leading nutrition company that is always associated with the physical development of Vietnamese people, Vinamilk always pays special attention to the elderly nationwide. In addition to health care activities for the elderly, Vinamilk also continuously researches and develops quality nutritional products such as Sure Prevent Gold, Kenko Haru to help elderly people improve their immune system and strengthen their health. healthy to live happily, live healthy with children and grandchildren, and participate in many activities with friends of the same age“.

Elderly people learn about Vinamilk’s Sure Prevent Gold, Sure Diecerna and Kenko Haru nutritional products.

In the coming time, Vinamilk will continue to accompany local associations and departments to organize nearly 30 days of “Healthy living, youthful living” festival in 27 provinces and cities across the country with the goal of taking care of the health of people. 10 thousand elderly people in 2022.

Pham Trang