Though the aged and the orphan children are very much eager to encouragements by NGO’s like us, Our Trust steps forward to shoulder for encouragement with schematic programmes. But in the year the allotted limited funds are supported us to do certain service Rs. 1,84,240 is spent on Disctribution of Nutrious food to poor people and children Rs. 76, 344 on Food Provisions and Dress to the poor Rs. 1, 32, 100 on distribution of Free Uniform, Books and pens to them. There are more people and children are estimated for inclusion in the Programme the near future with more funds allotted. Though some states have a dedicated senior citizen cell and dedicated helpline numbers for the elderly, we need to go beyond these measures to ensure the safety and security of the senior citizens. Elderly Care becomes more relevant in India as social security and affordable healthcare of acceptable quality are not accessible to the majority of Indians. I believe there is a need to have community-based day-care centres for the elderly providing services such as skill building, financial and legal advice, entertainment, exercise and other ways of active ageing, with effective linkages with the public health system. Specific attention is needed to build capacity in home-based and community-based care for the elderly. At the family level, stronger intergenerational bonding is a priority while at the community level, greater participation and involvement of the elderly is important. We could achieve this through various partnerships between the government and various NGOs focused in elderly care. The government should increase the fund allocation to this sector and there should be a convergence of central and state initiatives, as well as private and voluntary initiatives to achieve comprehensive development in tune with people’s aspirations and local potential. Increased collaboration and awareness in this field will help alleviate the problems faced by the elderly.

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