Visit to Nyumba ya Wazee (Little Sisters of the Poor)
September 2, 2025
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As part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Homecare Gurus visited Nyumba ya Wazee (Little Sisters of the Poor) in Kasarani, Nairobi County, on September 2, 2025. The home provides shelter and compassionate care for over 60 elderly members of the community.
The visit was centered on donating essential supplies, interacting with the elderly, and learning more about the institution’s rich history and impact.
As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, we delivered essential donations, among other objectives.
The Homecare Gurus team donated essential items, including:
These items were chosen based on the immediate needs shared by the institution’s caretakers.
The day was filled with warm interactions as the team spent time with the residents, listening to their stories, experiences, and words of wisdom.
The team also joined the elderly in an afternoon prayer session before touring the home, where we witnessed the clean and well-kept living spaces.
The team was welcomed and educated on the history of Nyumba ya Wazee, including its global roots (founded in 1839 in France by St. Jeanne Jugan) and its presence in Kenya since 1985, where it provides shelter for up to 70 elderly residents.
The Homecare Gurus team learned about the residents, including one elderly member who has lived in the home for over 30 years
The team interacted with the elderly, engaging in conversations about their lives, stories of resilience, and reflections on ageing with dignity.
They joined the community in an afternoon prayer session, which was attended and partly conducted by the elderly residents themselves.
The team was finally taken on a tour of the home, where they observed the clean, well-kept individual rooms for each resident and met the dedicated team of sisters, carers, a physiotherapist, and a nurse who provide continuous support.
Each client is assessed to determine their ability to perform daily activities. Therapy builds on their strengths to maintain independence, while those unable to do tasks on their own receive tailored assistance.
He manages a total of 60 clients, providing therapy sessions from Monday to Friday. For those unable to leave their chairs, preventive therapy is still given to avoid contractures.
Exercises aim to strengthen joints and muscles, improve mobility, enhance endurance, and promote safe walking, critical for preventing falls and fractures caused by weak bones or conditions like osteoarthritis.
Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and amnesia are frequently encountered. Poor adherence to therapy, especially in severe cases, remains a challenge.
While the Kenya branch was established in 1985, the facility notes a deeper history of care, its Nairobi home was built in 1975, with a Mombasa branch operating since 1963.
A major challenge is the lack of a nerve stimulator, an essential tool for therapy.
The therapist works from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., balancing professional duties with personal time.
Beyond physical therapy, the program emphasises promoting independence and encouraging active participation from clients in their own care.
This visit not only allowed us to give back to the elderly community but also strengthened our resolve to continue supporting such initiatives. We left Nyumba ya Wazee with hearts full of gratitude, having shared in prayer, laughter, and wisdom with the elderly and their caregivers.
The visit created a meaningful impact in several ways:
The donations helped meet their daily needs, while the companionship and conversations gave them joy, belonging, and emotional upliftment. Many expressed gratitude for being remembered and valued.
The contributions eased their caregiving responsibilities, enabling them to focus more on offering compassionate care rather than worrying about resources.
Donations indirectly supported the rehabilitation efforts, ensuring that elderly residents could continue benefiting from structured care despite limited resources.
The visit deepened the team’s understanding of elderly care, strengthened their sense of social responsibility, and reinforced their mission of compassion-driven service.
The act of giving highlighted the importance of supporting the elderly population, inspiring continuity of donations and volunteer work that sustains such homes.
The visit was concluded with an interactive session with the Sisters running the home. Homecare Gurus expressed appreciation for the opportunity to connect with the elderly and reaffirmed its commitment to return for more volunteer work.
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