Category: Elderly
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Sarthak Prayas: an NGO for senior citizens that provides a compassionate lifeline
IN a world that often seems to prioritize the young and active, the plight of abandoned elderly individuals often goes unnoticed. Sarthak Prayas is Delhi-based NGO for senior citizens founded by the compassionate and driven Harsh Arora. Sarthak Prayas stands as a lighthouse for the frail and neglected senior citizens who have been discarded by…
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A cry for compassion: Shiv Prasad’s compassionate NGO for elderly in India
IN a world that often seems to be moving at an ever-accelerating pace, there exists a silent crisis that goes unnoticed by many – the abandonment of parents by their own children when they get old. Shiv Prasad Sharma is the compassionate founder of an NGO for elderly in India called Ram Lal Old Age…
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SENEH: an ex-Air Force Captain’s NGO for senior citizens abandoned on the streets
IN the northeastern region of India nestled in the serene landscapes of Assam, Group Captain A.C. Barua has dedicated his life to an extraordinary mission – rescuing abandoned and abused elderly women and providing them with a home brimming with love and hope. This mission is embodied by an NGO for senior citizens called Bhavada…
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Lend a hand to this NGO for senior citizens who takes in and comforts the abused
SAINT Hardyal Educational and Orphans Welfare Society is an NGO for senior citizens that has been a refuge for the elderly population abandoned on the harsh streets of Delhi. Over the past two decades, SHEOWS has rescued more than 10,000 elderly individuals, providing them with not just shelter but holistic care and support. The Guru…
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Meet the NGO for old age people in need
AN NGO for old age people in desperate need is Jeevan Anand Sanstha, an organization that takes abandoned and elderly people out of their place of despair and places them in comfort and safety. In a world that often rushes forward at a relentless pace, there exists a silent, forgotten population – the elderly, left…
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Manavlok: hope for Maharashtra’s elderly
MANAVLOK began in the 1970s when a group of compassionate and dedicated youths in Maharashtra recognized the pressing socio-economic issues faced by rural communities and embarked on a journey to create positive change. Their unwavering commitment to improving the lives of those in need culminated in the founding of Marathwada Navnirman Lokayat (Manavlok) in 1983.…
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Caring for the elderly in India: addressing challenges and shaping a brighter future
ELDERLY people in India are undergoing a significant demographic shift. As the population grows and life expectancy increases, so too does the number of elderly individuals in the country. While this demographic change brings with it opportunities for wisdom and experience to enrich society, it also presents numerous challenges. This article looks at the increasing…
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Celebrating International Day for Older Persons
INTERNATIONAL Day for Older Persons, observed annually on October 1st, is a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of older people in society. It is also an occasion to raise awareness about the issues and challenges they face and promote their well-being. In India, this day holds significant importance as the country is…
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Mitti Cafe: an NGO in Bangalore making a difference!
MITTI Cafe is an NGO in Bangalore that is more than just a chain of cafes; it is a source of hope, inclusion and empowerment for adults with physical and intellectual disabilities in India. Founded by the determined Ayesha Alam, this remarkable NGO in Bangalore has not only revolutionized the way we perceive disability but…
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Agewell Foundation: empowering and uplifting older people
AGEWELL Foundation provides an effective solution in a world where the demographic landscape is rapidly changing and the needs and rights of older adults often take a back seat. It is in this context that Agewell Foundation, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1999, has emerged as a source of support for the elderly population in…
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Unmasking the silent crisis: Alzheimer’s and dementia in India
WITHIN India’s expansive healthcare landscape, Alzheimer’s and dementia often linger unnoticed. Despite the rising prevalence of these debilitating conditions, awareness remains startlingly low, especially in rural and underdeveloped areas. The Dementia India Report 2010, presented by the Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI), highlights this pressing issue. In 2010, it revealed that approximately…
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Dignity Foundation: empowering senior citizens
IN an era marked by rapid urbanization and changing family structures, Dignity Foundation addresses the issue of the well-being of senior citizens who often faces neglect. Dignity Foundation, an NGO dedicated to enhancing the lives of senior citizens, has emerged as a leading organization of hope for elderly individuals in six major Indian cities –…
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HelpAge India: Giving abused elderly the love and care they deserve
AS part of India’s rich cultural ethos and tradition, senior citizens are revered and held in the highest regard, but the ground reality paints a different picture. Millions of elderly today bear the brunt of abuse, neglect and, in many cases, abandonment. One of the largest nonprofits of its kind HelpAge India has been working…
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5 NGOs to support on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
WORLD Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed each year on June 15th to examine the issue of violence against older persons. In India, there are over 104 million senior citizens, and that population is expected to increase. Many of these seniors are victims of elder abuse and are neglected and abandoned by their own families.…
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Share and Care: On a mission to rescue abandoned elderly
ELDERLY people across India have many struggles and challenges. Failing health, running out of money and being unable to keep up with the fast-paced and changing world around them. India has more than 104 million senior citizens (ages 60 and above). While many elderly parents find ways to deal with these changes, what is impossible…
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Hunger and malnutrition among the elderly in India
HUNGER and malnutrition among the elderly in India is a critical issue that demands urgent attention. Despite progress in reducing overall hunger and malnutrition in the country, elderly individuals often face unique challenges that contribute to their vulnerability regarding food security and nutrition. Hunger and malnutrition among the elderly can be attributed to several factors.…
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Abhoy Mission: a unique home for abandoned elders and disabled children
THE Abhoy Mission Ashram is unique. It brings together two disadvantaged groups of people and allows them to find the answer to their loneliness – in each other. Most of the elderly in the ashram are old women who have been mistreated by their own family members. Sharing the premises with them are children with…
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The impact of abandonment on health of the elderly
THE issue of abandonment among the elderly is a growing concern in India since it has serious consequences on health and well-being. As the country undergoes rapid demographic changes and societal shifts, the elderly population is increasingly vulnerable to neglect. This article explores the impact of abandonment on the health of the elderly. It also…
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How a 19-year-old stood up for the homeless elderly
ACROSS the cities of India, near temples, railway stations, or government hospitals, it is not uncommon to witness the disheartening sight of frail and homeless elderly people without any support. Despite its widespread occurrence, the plight of these elderly persons often goes unnoticed, resulting in homelessness, neglect, and a lack of access to necessities and…
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Elder abuse: A sad reality India cannot ignore
IN a case of elder abuse, a court in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, recently asked the children of six elderly couples to vacate their parents’ premises within a month or face arrest. Six elderly couples in Haridwar had filed a plea, accusing their children of abusing and assaulting them. The senior citizens were winners in Haridwar, but the fact…
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Elder Abuse: Social evil amidst the pandemic
RAGHAV, a 66-year-old retired government employee, now lives in an elderly care home in Faridabad, Haryana. Raghav says that his son and daughter-in-law saw him as a burden and refused to care for him. In another case of elder abuse from Bhiwani in Haryana, 55-year-old Parvati Devi tried to end her life by jumping into…
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Why can’t we care for elders who nurtured us?
Aged persons don’t deserve to be neglected, abused or abandoned THE essential values of Indian culture and tradition are learnt through families. Throughout our childhood we are taught to respect elders and gestures such as touching their feet are practised out of respect. Even now, joint family systems exist and are valued where three or…
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10 old age homes in India for abandoned senior citizens
Provide a dignified life to senior citizens by supporting an old age home. Donate for shelter, food and medical aid of poor & homeless elders.
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Why we need to help senior citizens?
According to the HelpAge India 2019 report, the elderly population in India will increase manifolds in the coming years. The report predicts that nearly half of them will be from the poor socio-economic sections of society. Of these, 71% of them will be from rural India and 50% of them being women and widowed.