As part of our continued efforts to promote the well-being of caregivers and recognize the importance of self-care in the provision of quality support services, the Seychelles Home Care Agency in collaboration with the Les Mamelles health center successfully hosted a Health and Wellness Clinic for its caregivers in the Roche Caiman, Les Mamelles and Mont Fleuri region. The event brought together caregivers for a half-day session focused on health education, emotional resilience, and preventive care.
The session began at 8:30 a.m. with a welcoming briefing by the Principal officer for Wellbeing, Prevention, Training & Development who outlined the objectives of the clinic and emphasized the importance of maintaining personal health and wellness in caregiving roles. Caregivers were then guided through the modality of the clinic, which was designed as a rotating circuit of wellness stations.
Wellness Stations included vital checks such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and BMI screenings.
At 9:30 a.m., refreshments and healthy snacks were made available to the participants, reinforcing the practical application of good nutrition habits.
At 10:30 a.m., a presentation by a qualified nutritionist provided caregivers with practical knowledge on how to maintain energy levels and prevent chronic illnesses through proper diet and meal preparation.
This was followed by an interactive session with a psychologist , focusing on emotional wellness, burnout prevention, and the importance of setting healthy boundaries in caregiving relationships.
The Health and Wellness Clinic was an opportunity not only for learning but also for rejuvenation. The Agency remains committed to supporting the holistic well-being of its caregivers and will continue to invest in programs that uplift their mental, emotional, and physical health as this will also help in improving the quality of care being received by our beneficiaries.
