About Us
A Nigerian Initiative Built Around Dignity in Ageing.
Promoting Health, Dignity and Better Living for Elderly and Vulnerable People
Our Story
Why We Began
Healthy Golden Years Initiative was founded on a simple observation: older adults in our communities are often left without the health knowledge, preventive care and support systems they need to age well. Too often, ageing is treated as something to manage rather than a season of life to be supported with dignity.
We set out to change that — starting with education, community outreach and a belief that prevention and self-care can meaningfully improve how older adults experience their later years.
Mission
“To promote preventive health and self-care practices among older adults, empowering them to live healthier, independent and dignified lives.”
Vision
“A society where elderly persons enjoy healthy ageing, supported by knowledge, community care and preventive health services.”
Core Values
What Guides Everything We Do.
Compassion
We treat older adults with love, kindness and respect.
Empathy
We understand that ageing is a journey we will all experience, and we strive to treat every older person with the dignity we would want for ourselves.
Community
We build strong support networks that help older adults remain connected, supported and valued.
Prevention
We believe proactive health education and self-care can help people maintain wellbeing and independence as they age.
Integrity
We serve with transparency, accountability and responsible stewardship of every resource entrusted to us.
Our Approach
How We Turn Values Into Action.
Educate
We provide practical knowledge about healthy ageing and preventive health.
Prevent
We encourage proactive health and self-care practices.
Connect
We build supportive networks around older adults.
Empower
We help older adults make informed choices and maintain independence and dignity.
Who We Serve
Older Adults, Families and Communities.
Our programs are designed for older adults across Nigerian communities as well as the families, caregivers and community networks that support them. We work with people from all walks of life who share one thing in common: a desire to age with health, dignity and independence.
- • Older adults seeking preventive health knowledge
- • Families and caregivers supporting elderly loved ones
- • Community groups and local health volunteers
- • Vulnerable elderly individuals needing extra support
Our Founder
The Heart Behind the Initiative.
Juliet Ugbomeh
RN, BNSc, RPHN
Founder & Executive Director
Juliet Ugbomeh is a dedicated nurse, public health professional, and humanitarian born on 12 June 1990 in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. Her journey in healthcare was born out of a deep passion for humanity and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people — particularly those who are vulnerable and often overlooked.
After completing her Registered Nurse (RN) qualification at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Lafia in 2013, Juliet began her professional career at Guinea Savanna Medical Centre, Abuja. Determined to advance her knowledge, she went on to earn her Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) and Registered Public Health Nurse (RPHN) qualification from Ebonyi State University, graduating in 2019.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Juliet served as a frontline nurse at the Federal Medical Centre, Delta State, working with the Centre for Communicable Diseases — a period that deepened her understanding of the particular vulnerabilities faced by older people. She has since worked at Asaba Specialist Hospital (Delta State), St. Raphael Medical Centre (Lagos), and currently serves with the Lagos State Health Service Commission.
Throughout her career, Juliet has witnessed the realities faced by older people: loneliness, limited access to healthcare, neglect, financial difficulties, and the erosion of dignity and independence. These experiences crystallised a conviction that growing older should never mean losing one's worth or right to compassionate care — and that conviction is the foundation of Healthy Golden Years Initiative.
“Caring for humanity is not just my profession — it is my calling. Every elderly person deserves to live their golden years with dignity, love, care and hope.”
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc)
- Registered Public Health Nurse (RPHN)
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
Additional Certifications
La Plage Metaverse
- International Executive Certificate in Healthcare Delivery
- Elder Care and Gerontology
- Nursing Administration
- Leadership and Professional Development
- Healthcare Team Leadership and Supervision
IHI Open School
- Quality Improvement in Healthcare
- Leadership in Health
Partners
Working Alongside Trusted Organizations.
Want to Learn More About Our Work?
Explore our programs or reach out — we would love to connect with you.