The Parliamentary Secretary for the Rights of Persons with Disability and the Elderly, Dr Justyne Caruana, this morning launched a campaign of Christmas wishes for the elderly in Gozo, during a visit to Villa San Lawrenz.

Dr Caruana said that during this festive season some elderly will unfortunately be alone, such as those who no longer have close family, or are maybe without any visitors.

Therefore, the initiative 'Nahseb Fik' (I am thinking of you) has been launched and will benefit 200 elderly persons in Gozo, Dr Caruana said.

These persons have submitted their Christmas wishes on the site www.nahsebfik.com with the hope of having their wishes fulfilled.

"On the site you will find the wishes of one of the most vulnerable groups in our society – elderly people. A substantial amount of them would usually spend their Christmas alone, receive no Christmas cards, no phone calls and no presents. Besides being alone, they also face social difficulties to cope with everyday life."

Please visit the website if you think that you can help fulfil any of the Christmas wishes and make this festive season a happy one for some of Gozo's senior citizens.

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