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Grandfather Abdullah’s Stories

Your rights are protected

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[Music] They decided to go out. But did they ask Grandfather what he wanted?

Grandfather Abdullah’s Stories Episode one

Your rights are protected

Rashid: “Let’s go out. Grandfather can rest at home.”

Salem: “Granddad, what would you like to do?”

Grandfather Abdullah: “I’d like to join you and see the palms.”

Sheikha: “Take your ghutra, Granddad.”

Ghaya: “And here’s your water, Granddad.”

Hamad: “We’ll choose somewhere that suits all of us.”

Grandfather smiled: “When you listen to my opinion, I feel valued among you.”

His rights are protected: we listen, include him and respect his choices.

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A family outing reminds us to ask Grandfather what he wants, include him and respect his choice.

Episode one in Arabic · voiceover and music

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Grandfather Abdullah’s Stories

Grandfather Abdullah, Salem and the grandchildren in an Emirati majlis

Illustrated stories inspired by Guarantees of Senior Citizens’ Rights, featuring Grandfather Abdullah, Salem, Rashid, Hamad, Sheikha and Ghaya.

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A small idea, an everyday impact

A minute of insight

Short cards about senior citizens’ dignity and the role of families. Read an idea and share it with someone you care about.

A minute of insight · 01

Dignity begins with a question

Ask an older person what they prefer and listen before making a decision that affects them. Giving them room to choose is an everyday way of preserving their dignity.

A minute of insight · 02

Help with permission

Offer help kindly and wait for permission before stepping in. Care meets a person’s needs while preserving their independence.

A minute of insight · 03

Families have a role every day

A short visit, a regular call and time to listen: simple gestures strengthen bonds and help older people feel included in family life.

A minute of insight · 04

Experience deserves to be heard

Include older people in conversations and activities that suit them. Their experience and memories are valuable to families and society.

Respect in the details

Everyday situations

Imagined illustrative situations showing how we can put respect into everyday practice.

Their opinion comes first

A family gathered to choose somewhere to visit. A grandson suggested a nearby place, then asked his grandfather, “Where would you like to go?” His grandfather chose a place connected to his memories, and the trip became a chance to hear his stories.

Try this today: Ask what they prefer and give them time to answer.

At their own pace

On a family outing, a daughter noticed her mother walking slowly. She asked whether she would like a rest, then walked beside her at a comfortable pace. They enjoyed talking along the way.

Try this today: Respect their pace and offer help kindly.

Learning that preserves independence

A grandfather asked for help using his phone. His grandson sat beside him, explained each step and let him try for himself. The next day, his grandfather made a call without help.

Try this today: Explain patiently and let them try if they wish.

A little knowledge, a lasting impact

How well do you know their rights?

Ten short questions drawn from the book. Test your knowledge, see each answer and its reference, then share your result card.

Respect begins with knowledge

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