Swimming Pool, Gym, and Physiotherapy: Ashraf Zaki Reveals the Services of the House of Senior Artists in Egypt

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The artist Ashraf Zaki, head of the Actors' Syndicate in Egypt, revealed details about the services provided by the retirement home for senior artists in Egypt, confirming that the home is not limited to providing a place to stay, but aims to offer a complete life for artists, combining care, comfort, activities, and companionship.

Ashraf Zaki stated during his meeting with media personality Esaaad Younis on the program 'Sahibat Al-Saada' yesterday, Sunday, that the retirement home for senior artists includes a number of services and facilities, including a swimming pool, a gym, a physiotherapy room, a library, in addition to organizing activities and meetings that bring together the resident artists.

He explained that the goal of the project is to provide a place where artists feel comfortable and safe, alongside being among their colleagues with whom they share many years of work and memories.

The home also includes hotel suites for accommodation, a restaurant and kitchen, medical care facilities, in addition to a garden, while employing about 50 staff members from nursing, care, and various services.

The head of the Actors' Syndicate emphasized the need to change the stereotypical image associated with nursing homes for the elderly, pointing out that the home for senior artists differs in nature from the traditional image of such homes.

He stated that the home has become a place that brings together colleagues from the same profession, providing them with care, activities, and social life, adding: "We have a place that befits us... a place that is ours."

He noted that the existence of the home has personally given him a greater sense of reassurance about his colleagues, after having followed for years the conditions of artists facing difficult health or living circumstances.

Ashraf Zaki revealed contributions made by several companies and artists to provide the needs of the home, explaining that some food and beverage companies offer in-kind donations that include tea, coffee, milk, yogurt, water, and other daily necessities.

He also spoke about an initiative from artist Diab, who contacted him and expressed his desire to provide gifts for the home, suggesting to Ashraf Zaki the provision of an oxygen machine.

He confirmed that the contributions of artists and companies do not necessarily indicate a lack of needs for the home, but rather reflect the participants' desire to support the project and contribute to it.

Ashraf Zaki pointed out the provision of a small car within the home for use when needed, noting that there are nearby hospitals that can be reached within minutes, which offer intensive care services.

He explained that residency in the home is subject to specific conditions and is supervised by the Ministry of Social Solidarity and relevant authorities, indicating that the project primarily targets members of artistic unions who meet the residency criteria.

The head of the Actors' Syndicate affirmed that the idea of the home is not only about providing healthcare or housing, but also about giving senior artists the opportunity to live among their colleagues and to regain the atmosphere of work and shared memories.

Ashraf Zaki's statements come in conjunction with the appearance of several artists residing in the home and discussing their experiences there, including artist Nabil Nour El-Din, who spoke about his choice to reside there, confirming that he found medical care and physical therapy, in addition to being among his fellow artists.