While we enjoy the joy of youth, follow our ambitions, experience madness for the sake of ‘learning’, and live like there will be no tomorrow, it is the elderly who have usually been pushed aside, with their rights and needs being ignored. In India, the old-aged population is relatively large; it is expected to account for more than 20% of the overall population by 2050. Moreover, assisting the elderly and bringing about a meaningful change in their living standards is an urgent need since the elderly make up an essential part of India’s population. But, unfortunately, most of their living standards are atrocious, which is also one of our country’s social severe problems today. Their vulnerability to difficulties in all aspects of their lives rises as their health diminishes, and society’s carelessness and stereotypes add to their rising burden.
Happily, several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) strive to raise awareness of the importance of the old folks and improve their way of life by addressing their issues and concerns. As a result, these non-governmental organizations (NGOs) for the elderly have not only assisted the old folks in overcoming problems but have also elevated community understanding about such situations.
HelpAge
With the medical assistance of reliable and professional eye hospitals and institutions, HelpAge performs cataract surgery in 21 states. Since 1980, this NGO has accomplished 45,000 cataract surgeries each year. It plans to serve over 65,000 cataract surgeries all around India this year. Your support will provide a vision to one of India’s 9 million older visually impaired people who cannot afford the treatment due to cataracts.
VridhCare
VridhCare is a Delhi-based non-governmental organization (NGO) that works with older citizens. It focuses on their complete well-being and hence attempts to meet all of their needs: financial stability, housing, health care, everyday necessities, and so on. VridhCare is one of the influential non-governmental organizations. Rather than seeking funding from the general public, it collaborates with business owners to provide necessary facilities to nursing homes. The organization has also provided counselling services and fellowship to the seniors through a network of members, employees, and partners.
Agewell Foundation
Since 1999, the Agewell Foundation has been striving to support the elderly. The NGO engages with old folks and understands their needs and problems, subsequently handled through a network of volunteers. With its team of professionals, volunteers, and social workers, the organization conducts many projects and activities targeted at improving all aspects of the lives of seniors.
Dada-Dadi
Dada-Dadi is a non-profit organization (NGO) that assists the elderly. Dada-Dadi provides online and community-based assistance to disadvantaged seniors, allowing them to participate in those programs for which they are qualified. In addition, the NGO offers a wide range of services, including organizing social and cultural activities for older individuals, giving work possibilities, and educating them about health policies.
Shraddhanand Mahilashram
Mahilashram facilitates accommodation for women above the age of 60. Whereas the nursing home offers free housing for homeless and disadvantaged women, it also provides subscription services to women who can afford them. Their goal is to bring these women comfort in their final days. Aside from basic amenities such as meals and a personal bed, the organization maintains an active team of doctors to care for them.
