WALFARE OF AGED

INTRODUCTION

Aging is the terminal stage of

one’s life ,which is accompanied

with decreasing energy and body

resources and with infirmities

due to the decaying and waking

of one’s bodily organs, such

infirmities of the aging process

have always been present

among the older people.

Meaning of Aged

The bouncing between middle age and oldage cannot be defined

exactly because it shifts according to context and to society.

peoples can be considered old because of certain changes in

their activities or social roles.

The aged in India was considered to be of 55 years the age of

superannuating when the employees retired from service

Subsequently it was raised 58 years but according to prof. W.L.

Wahi, former Director ,postgraduate institute of research and

medical sciences, chandigarh ,with the medical service having

gone up, there is a demand that the govt should raise the

mandatory retirement age from 58 to 60 years”

Historical situation of Aged person

Once the aged commanded great respect due to thetraditional norms and values of Indian society..

Historically the aged were taken care properly by theirfamily member..

They were the heads of the households and played adominant role in decision making..

In the rural societies they were the patriarchs andexecutive head of the household, they were also control thebudget of the family….

Aged people were consulted not only in the family mattersby the members of the family but also in village affairs bythe community…

Conti…

How its become a social issue

The industrialization, urbanization and nuclearization of family have rendered the aged as social problem.

The aged are treated as a problem because they are not productive and earning member of family.

The fast growing economy and standard of life, the family is not able to meet the needs of their children, Therefore the aged being neglected in the family.

Present situation of aged person

The institution of joint family has started disintegrating rapid change in

social values…

Social structure and economy resulting from industrialization and

urbanization the tradition is change…

The attitude of younger is now become more individualistic and

unquestioned regard for authority and respect to the elder is vanishing.

On the other hand, the elderly people find it difficult to adjust with their

own sons and daughter because of the generation gap and their rare

perception.

The result of such situations yield the feelings in the new generation

that elders are become a torture and develop their opinion that they are

“unwanted”.

WALFARE OF AGED

Old age is considered as a social problem and many

national and international organization working for

the welfare of aged….

Even state and central government has taken steps

to provide some facilities to the aged, who are above

60+…..

There are many programs being organized by

different agencies to give awareness towards the

situation of aged in society.

Problems of aged

Economic and Financial Problem

Health and medical care

Familial and Emotional problem

Housing Problem

Senior Citizens in India: Constitutional Benefits and Facilities

Article 41 of Indian Constitution deals with the State’s role in providing social security to the aged. According to this article, "the State shall, within the limits of its economic capacity and development, make effective provision for securing the right to work, to education and to public assistance in case of unemployment, OLD AGE, sickness and disablement and in other cases of undeserved want":

Central, State and Ministry responsible for the

welfare of the aged

National policy on older persons

National Council for Older Persons

Old age and income security

National Old Age Pension (NOAP) Scheme

National Council for Older Persons

A National Council for Older Persons (NCOP) has been constituted

by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to

operationalise the National Policy on Older Persons. The basic

objectives of the NCOP are to…

Advice the Government on policies and programmes for older

persons….

Provide feedback to the Government on the implementation of the

National Policy on Older Persons as well as on specific programme

initiatives for older persons….

Provide lobby for concessions, rebates and discounts for older

persons both with the Government as well as with the corporate

sector ….

Conti…

• Represent the collective opinion of older persons to the

Government

Suggest steps to make old age productive and interesting…

Suggest measures to enhance the quality of inter-generational

relationships…

Undertake any other work or activity in the best interest of older

persons.

National policy on older persons

The Government of India announced a National Policy on Older

Persons in January, 1999. This policy provides a broad framework for

inter- sectoral collaboration and cooperation.

The policy has identified a number of areas of intervention -- financial

security, healthcare and nutrition, shelter, education, welfare, protection

of life and property etc. for the wellbeing of older persons in the country.

While recognizing the need for promoting productive ageing, the policy

also emphasizes the importance of family in providing vital non formal

social security for older persons.

To facilitate implementation of the policy, the participation of Panchayati

Raj Institutions, State Governments and different Departments of the

Government of India is envisaged with coordinating responsibility

resting with the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.

Old age social and income security

The Ministry has also launched a project called "Old Age

Social and Income Security (OASIS)".

The first report of the Committee and the existing income

security instruments available to older persons have been

comprehensively examined.

The recommendations of the Committee are being examined

by the Ministry of Finance for further action.

Meanwhile, Phase II of the project is looking at the pension

and gratuity schemes of the central government and old age

pension provided under National Social Assistance

Programme (NSAP).

National Old Age Pension (NOAP) Scheme

o Under National Old Age Pension Scheme, Central Assistance is

available on fulfillment of the following criteria

1> The age of the applicant (male or female) should be 65 years

or more.

2>The applicant must be a destitute in the sense that he/she has

no regular means of subsistence from his/her own source of

income or through financial support from family members or

other sources.

o The amount of old age pension is Rs 75 per month.

o This scheme is implemented in the State and Union Territories

through Panchayats and Municipalities

Voluntary Organization for the care of Aged

HELP AGE INDIA

AGE CARE INDIA

OLD AGE HOMES

HELP AGE INDIA

Help age India was established in 1978 on the

pattern of help the aged society of England. It is

working nation wide for the cause and care of the

aged people. It is creating awareness among the

young generation about the needs and importance of

aged in the society. It also conducts various events,

competitions, debates for the aged. Help age India

also provide training for those voluntary organization,

who are engaged in old care program.

AGE CARE INDIA

Age care is a secular organization which is registered as a

charitable trust.

Its India’s leading health care company which believes in

giving support to the old age people, physically challenged

person and families. It effectively makes you independent

by providing their excellent service at your door step.

Age Care India brings a timely checkup facility to your

doorstep to solve all the health related problems. This

company effectively saves your families from trauma and

financial distress as well.

OLD AGE HOMES

The central/state government, municipal bodies, voluntary

organization and senior citizen welfare association have

set-up homes for the aged…

Old age homes provides them residential facilities and all

other needs like entertainment, Physical and mental activity

instructor and place.

Old age homes provide all the convenience and comfort to

combat their loneliness and to contact and interaction with

other people..

There are 300 something Old age homes in

India, which are mostly in urban areas.

Other policies, facilities, allowances & benefits

Annapurna

Pension and family pension

Income Tax Rebate (Section 88B of Finance Act, 1992)

Insurance schemes

Deduction in respect of medical treatment

Banking

Travel

Magazines for the elderly

Remedies could be taken

Reasonable amount o old-age pension to be suitably steepen.

Concession in the medical treatment cost in government

hospitals and dispensaries and provision of special wards of 2

bed.

Housing facilities in the form of homes and arrangement of home

care.

Recreation facilities to relief them of the burden of loneliness etc.

To extend them usual courtesy as a mark of respect and regard

for them which will go a long way in making them feel they are

honourable and much care foe senior citizen.

Conclusion

One of the biggest social problem is faced how to care for elders when those elders are no longer able to live independently. Welfare figure out numerous different strategies for handling eldercare needs. As part of the process of finding eldercare solutions, they must consider many different factors, including finding ways to assess elders' needs, locating care resources that can address these needs, and managing financial and legal considerations associated with transitioning elders into care arrangements. After locating appropriate care, they must help support their elders and themselves through the stressful process of transitioning into care.

Travel facilities

THANK YOU

SAVE AND FACILITATED OLDERS AND

SAVE OUR MORAL VALUES