The aged and elderly in the society have been enjoined to desist from engaging in self-medication and the practice of poly pharmacy which is dangerous to their health.
The Head of Service of Ogun State, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya, made this known in Abeokuta during the celebration of the 2025 World Physiotherapy Day organised by the Physiotherapy and Medical Rehabilitation department of the Ogun State Hospitals Management Board.
Speaking on the theme: “Healthy Aging and Prevention of Falls in the Elderly”, Onasanya who was represented by the host Permanent Secretary of Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Olayinka Elemide, said physiotherapy and physical activities was very crucial to the overall well-being and healthy ageing of the elderly.
He added that senior citizens should do all in their power to desist from things that would increase their worries or bring depression.
In his remark, Permanent Secretary, Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), Mr. Abdul Suraj, appreciated the organisers for bringing the elderly together to share knowledge and to identify with them disclosing that the event would help the elderly not to live their old age in pain.
Also speaking, Olowu of Owu Kingdom, Prof. Saka Matemilola, who led other monarchs to grace the event, commended the organisers for having the elderly in mind and for not leaving them out in their old age, he encouraged the elderly to constantly consult medical personnel for proper medical attention and avoid self-medication.
Earlier in her welcome address, Director, Physiotherapy and Medical Rehabilitation, Ogun State Hospitals Management Board, Mrs. Moji Adeogun, disclosed that the even was necessary to prevent falling often experienced by the elderly, encourage healthy diet and warn against engaging in poly pharmacy for healthy aging of the elderly.
