Tag: the elderly
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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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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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Jeevan Anand Sanstha: an old age home on a mission
IN a world that often seems to move at a relentless pace, it is easy to overlook the plight of those who have traversed the many seasons of life and are left to face their twilight years alone and abandoned without an old age home. Sandip Parab, a compassionate individual with an unwavering commitment to…
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‘We treat the elderly with dignity and respect’
EVERY year, thousands of elderly people are abandoned by their children in India. Many of them are left with nothing and are forced to live on the streets or live in pitiable conditions. For over ten years, Delhi-based NGO Abhinav Samaj – founded by G.K. Gupta who faced the same fate – has cared for…