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As a country, we know they often feel lonely and neglected, as if no one cares for or remembers them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSo, we decided to create a special day to show that we still love them. As Justice Services and Reconciliation, this is one of our key focuses. However, we are not only concerned with the elderly \u2014 we care for everyone,\u201d said Zihlangu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She emphasised that the elderly don\u2019t necessarily need financial help, but they do suffer from loneliness, which is why the church decided to show them love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She confirmed that they plan to host this event annually, starting with the oldest participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reverend Andile Sinandile, from Circuit 1306 of the Methodist Church of Southern Africa under the Wesleyan Congregation in Mthatha, stated that the elderly are a blessing and that it is their duty to care for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cElderly people are very important to us. They possess vast knowledge about life, and they play a major role in creating a better world for us. We are reminded of the lessons they taught us. They raised us to be better people, and if it were not for their guidance, we would not be where we are today. It is painful to see them victimised by their own loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sinandile stressed the importance of those who are close to the elderly taking responsibility for caring for them, as their presence brings dignity to the community. He also highlighted the dangers they face, such as being killed, something that has been happening for a long time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_860fb20a\">\n<div class=\"text\">We, as young people and community members, must stand up and fight against this behaviour. A lack of knowledge is one of the problems. Some people do not understand diseases like dementia. 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