Breadfruit (malangkota.go.id) – Deputy Mayor of Malang Ir. H. Sofyan Edi Jarwoko along with Deputy Chairperson I of TP PKK Malang City attended the first lesson delivery activity of the Elderly School at the RW 09 Hall, Pisangcandi Village, Sukun District, Malang City, Saturday (29/2/2020).
Deputy Mayor Sofyan Edi said that the elderly have so many extraordinary experiences that can be passed on. "We want the Elderly School in Malang City to be like the one in Yogyakarta. It can help the elderly stay productive and bring many benefits," hoped the man who is often called Bung Edi, Saturday (29/2/2020).
Bung Edi said that the independence of RW 9, Pisangcandi Village by establishing this Elderly School is expected to spur other areas in Malang City to do the same. Because the existence of a school like this will be very important to create a city that is friendly to the elderly. "We hope that the existence of an elderly school can make the elderly in Malang City more prosperous, and have a better life expectancy," Bung Edi hoped again.
If currently the life expectancy in Malang City has reached 72 years, in the future with the existence of elderly schools it is expected to be even higher. Can build togetherness, can create productive things so that it will bring more blessings.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Elderly School Class RW 9, Pisangcandi Village, Iskandar admitted that the Elderly School was established to make the elderly in the surrounding environment remain empowered and productive. "By remaining active, the elderly become healthier so that they can reduce the cost of medical treatment to the hospital. Hopefully, this school, which was first established in Malang City, can inspire the emergence of similar schools in Malang City in the future," said Iskandar.
In this Elderly School various activities are carried out, starting from farming, making various crafts, regular health checks, plus various other interesting activities needed by the elderly to stay alive full of enthusiasm, happy physically and mentally. (cah/yon)
