Help to provide health care and social security to the elderly

The problem of aging is a burning issue in modern India. This raises the question of self-defense of the elderly. The joint family consisted of more than two generations. Accommodation, food, religion, property, etc. were all in the hands of the men, children, the sick, the disabled, widows and the elderly were provided all the facilities in this joint family, but modernization has intensified the problems of the elderly. Also, the change in the rural community has resulted in the problem of old age. Old age has a place of honor in the rural community. The role of old age was important in Gram Panchayat, Nyay Panchayat, etc. But new technologies and industrialization have changed the rural economy. That is why there are so many problems for the elderly.

Also unskilled workers, small farmers, small traders, senior working class people face many problems. Body fatigue reduces efficiency, no hard work can be done. We have to live a life of dependency. Seniors face financial and health problems as well as mental health problems, during which time forgetfulness increases, feelings of inferiority develop and insecurity is felt. Many families in rural areas have migrated to the city, which has created a problem for the elderly due to lack of space in the city. Therefore, some old people are living a monastic life and some old people are living a single life.

To provide health care to such elderly persons in the community, financial assistance on daily basis, to provide them with the benefit of social security schemes, to follow up at the government level on the delay of social security scheme. It seeks to rehabilitate them at the community level, with regular home visits and a sense of belonging among family members. And work to overcome their loneliness. As well as tools for their economic, social and mental development through collective action by forming teams at the village level.

Elderly people will be helped to deal with their health problems, as well as get timely social security schemes from the government, so that they do not have to face financial difficulties, and their daily needs will be met. Having formed their team will allow them to share their joys and sorrows with each other so they will not feel lonely.