Healthy Lively Way of life Urged for Oyo Retirees

Retirees have been urged to embrace wholesome, energetic existence to keep up each bodily and psychological well-being, stop untimely ageing, and fight isolation.

The Oyo State Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, mni and a former Secretary to the State Government/Head of Service, Chief Adebisi Adesola, gave the cost on Thursday, throughout an Elders’ hangout organised by the Association of Retired Head of Service and Permanent Secretaries of Oyo and Osun states, held on the IITA, Ibadan.

According to a launch issued by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Friday, the Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, mentioned that the Oyo State authorities was dedicated to enhancing the welfare of its retirees.

The HoS who spoke by means of the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Head of Service, Mr Audu Akeem, celebrated the retirees for his or her contributions to the development of the civil service in Oyo State, harping on the significance of staying productive to take pleasure in a satisfying retirement.

Chief Adebisi, the chairman of the affiliation, additionally highlighted the importance of post-retirement engagement, assuring the over 90 retirees on the occasion of continued assist.

He suggested members of the affiliation to take up volunteering actions, new hobbies, and fascinating in group occasions to remain bodily match, mentally stimulated, and socially related.

Also, the organising committee chairman, Chief Bayo Oyero, famous that partaking in group occasions contributes to the next high quality of life, a higher sense of objective, and a extra fulfilling retirement.

The elder statesman urged the retirees to remain mentally and bodily energetic.

“I’ll urge us to maintain ourselves and hold a tab on our well being. Regular check-ups will stop so many old-age sicknesses.

“To prevent premature ageing and isolation, let us engage in meaningful activities and visit our doctor regularly,” Oyero mentioned.

He described the occasion as a modest gesture of gratitude, acknowledging the position the retirees performed within the civil service of Oyo State.

Earlier, Dr Augustine Okesola delivered a lecture titled “Understanding Oral Health: Beyond just Teeth.”

He posited that good oral well being is linked to general well-being, including that it might stop systemic illnesses comparable to coronary heart illness and diabetes, highlighting the mouth as a crucial entry level for understanding and enhancing common well being.

Okesola suggested the retirees to keep up common dental checkups, practise constant every day brushing with fluoride toothpaste and flossing, and handle dry mouth by staying hydrated and utilizing saliva substitutes.

Additionally, he really helpful a balanced weight loss plan, quitting tobacco to stop gum illness and oral most cancers, and addressing points like worn or lacking enamel with therapies comparable to crowns, implants, or dentures.

Highlights of the occasion have been a facility tour of IITA and the presentation of Octogenarian awards to a few members of the affiliation.