Walfare of aged

This presentation is about the awareness for aged. its cantain goverment policies and role of voluntary organization in the welfare of aged.

1. WALFARE OF AGED

2. 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.

3. 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”

4. Historical situation of Aged person Once the aged commanded great respect due to the traditional norms and values of Indian society.. Historically the aged were taken care properly by their family member.. They were the heads of the households and played a dominant role in decision making.. In the rural societies they were the patriarchs and executive head of the household, they were also control the budget of the family…. Aged people were consulted not only in the family matters by the members of the family but also in village affairs by the community…

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6. How its become a social issue

7. 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”.

8. 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.

9. Problems of aged

10. Senior Citizens in India: Constitutional Benefits and Facilities

11. Central, State and Ministry responsible for the welfare of the aged

12. 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 ….

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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).

16. National Old Age Pension (NOAP) Scheme 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. The amount of old age pension is Rs 75 per month. This scheme is implemented in the State and Union Territories through Panchayats and Municipalities

17. Voluntary Organization for the care of Aged

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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

22. 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.

23. 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.

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