Agewell Foundation

With erosion of traditional joint family system, older persons are the most affected section of society; many of them find it very hard to adjust/adapt to changed conditions. In absence of proper support mechanisms in Old Age, today, older persons in slum areas of India are forced to live in the most disadvantaged circumstances. Healthcare is a major concern for older persons in old age. Due to fast declining physical as well as mental health conditions in old age most people suffer from various diseases and health hazards. In urban economically disadvantaged slums and poor rural areas, health condition of old people is very critical.

Objectives
• To identify destitute and bedridden older persons in slum clusters and provide them with wheelchairs / Adult diapers as per their requirements
• To ensure health anwell-being in old age to destitute and disabled older persons living in slum clusters and resettlement colonies
• To create older persons friendly environment in the society

With the erosion of the traditional joint family system, older persons are the most affected section of society; many of them find it very hard to adjust/adapt to changed conditions. In the absence of proper support mechanisms in old age today, older persons living in slum areas & resettlement colonies are forced to live in the most disadvantaged circumstances. Due to poor financial status, older persons live a life devoid of basic quality of life.

Agewell Foundation conducts a program to support destitute older persons living in slums across Delhi-NCR with the objective to improve their health condition by providing them with nutritious and healthy food supplements and other useful products (containing Rice, Dals, Daliya, Sugar, Refined Oil, Masala, Salt, Tea, Soya Badi, Biscuits, etc.)

Agewell distributes all possible relief material to destitute older persons living in slums across Delhi-NCR with the objective to improve their health condition by providing them nutritious and healthy food items, necessary health care equipment, and other support.

Relief/health care/support material distributed among destitute elderly

• Agewell Wellness Kits to improve quality of life in old age
• Agewell Nutri Kits to improve the immunity of the elderly on a monthly basis
• Agewell Gift Packs to support poor and needy elderly

Agewell Foundation has been conducting Digital Literacy Program for Old People since April 2016 in Delhi-NCR to empower them and make them computer literate, so that they can adjust themselves in modern fast paced life and lead a more comfortable and respectable life in old age. The program is bringing a qualitative change in the lives of the elderly and helping in bridging the generation gap and bringing generations together.

Objectives include -

• To make digitally illiterate elderly digitally literate and self-reliant in old age and encourage them for online/internet services
• To empower older persons and help them lead a meaningful & respectful life in old age
• To create awareness about the needs & rights of older persons in society and create an elderly-friendly environment
• To bridge the gap between older persons and the younger generation

Agewell Foundation conducts “Share the Warmth” campaign to ensure no needy & destitute old person is deprived of warmth in Delhi-NCR during winter every year. Agewell has been conducting this campaign since 2010.

Agewell conducts the process of mobilizing donations & collection of old/used woolens from across Delhi & NCR & distribution of woolens amongst poor & needy older persons. The Foundation sets up Collection Points at prominent locations, posh colonies, Clubs, Residents Welfare Associations, and Corporate offices across Delhi NCR. Hundreds of Agewell volunteers spread across Delhi & NCR participate in the campaign.

Old age notwithstanding there are goals to achieve. Agewell strongly subscribes to that view and sees a tremendous opportunity for gainful re-employment. Indeed, many jobs could well use their skills and expertise, and of course their years of experience. Agewell attempts to bring opportunity seekers and providers together.
• An Intergenerational Initiative, as a gainful engagement for retired old persons
• Community involvement and pursuing opportunities for the complete development of their potential
• Launched Eklavya Scheme (Home Tutors & Easy Accounts schemes).
Agewell Employment Exchange for Older Persons had received over 4000 calls/visits from older persons during the past three years.

Agewell Foundation aims to disabuse the popular mindset that regards old age with a sense of pity for their helplessness—replacing it with an attitude of confidence, fostering respect for them, and encouraging fortitude in them. and bringing a little certainty, even fun into their lives.

A network of thousands of volunteers is already at work in given areas. They are constantly alert to attend, to matters of medical or emotional nature, affairs to do with security as well as legal and financial advice. They are spread across 738 districts of India so that no cry for help goes unanswered. Agewell extends a helping hand to over 25,000 people daily across India.

Agewell attempts to initiate more extensive and comprehensive studies on Older Persons, so that emerging needs, problems, and rights of older persons could be identified, understood & analyzed in a completely changed socio-economic scenario, drawing a road map for the empowerment of older persons.

Over the years, Agewell Foundation has also participated in all sessions of the United Nations Open Ended Working Group on Ageing and submitted its representations/study reports from time to time. In addition, it has also represented older persons of the country at various other international/united nations forums. Agewell has conducted 47 research studies so far. Study reports submitted to United Nations, are also available on the United Nations website.