The impact of neglect on the health of the abandoned elderly
THE issue of abandonment among the elderly is a growing concern in India since it has serious consequences on health…
How visually Impaired Laljibhai is a saviour for abandoned blind seniors
IN a society that prides itself on its rich cultural values and close-knit family bonds, it is disheartening to acknowledge…
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…
Bi, a cancer patient, had a goat for a best friend
Bi was leading a lonely life after the death of her husband till Sita the goat came along. After being diagnosed with cancer, she couldn’t see her goat for 6 months but managed to do so shortly before her death.
Are we addressing the needs of the elderly in India?
Aristophanes once referred to old age as a “second childhood”. This statement has stayed with mankind even after centuries of…
How it began at Spurthi Mahila Mandal
It all started in the year 1981 when Ms. Shyamala Vardarajan, the founder of Spurthi Mahila Mandal (SMM) relocated to…
A stalwart in the lives of lost, battered, and lonely elderly’s journey
“Old people are pressure cookers, ready to burst any moment if pressure is not handled at the right time.” –…
How it began at Agewell Foundation
A fifteen minute autorickshaw ride in scorching heat from South Delhi to a two-storied office building in the city’s suburb…
How it began at Bhavada Devi Memorial Philanthropic Trust (SENEH)
Mr. Barua, the founder of Bavada Devi Memorial Philanthropic Trust (SENEH), used to be part of the Airforce. Bavada Devi…
This organisation is run by a family who are moved by the plight of the poor
Old-Age Home: A grey-haired man who thinks he is 12 years old, since he is stuck in the past because…
An organization that takes serving the poor seriously
It was my first trip to Pune and little did I realize it was going to be such a memorable…
Emergency Blood Donor Bank, Ration Distribution, Birthday Project, Green India and more
by Yashika Sharma Started in 1999 as emergency blood phone help line, Sarthak Prayas now works for four majorcauses —creating…
The inspiration behind Dignity Foundation
So what led Sheilu Srinivasan, a champion in both sports and academics during her school days, to venture down the…
Lives changed by the Dignity Foundation
I spent the day at the Dignity Foundation from the 1st to the 5th of June, hoping to meet recipients…