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Old
Age Homes |
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What
is the relevance of Old Age Homes in India?
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Many
factors have contributed to the alienation of the
elders.
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Migration
of young couples from the rural areas to
cities in search of better employment
opportunities to fend for themselves.
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Elders
who have been in control of the household for
a long time are unwilling to give up the
responsiblity to their children.
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Youngsters
on their part are sometimes resentful of the
attitude of their parents.
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Many
youngsters have moved to places far away from
their native homes and in the recent past to
many countries abroad. So even if they want to
they cannot accomodate their parents in their
own homes.
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Elders
are sometimes too incapaciated or unwell to
look after themselves or get medical care
especially in an emergency.
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Chudamani Vrudha Ashram: c/o
Sivananda Rehabilitation Home, Kukatpally P.O.,
Hyderabad-500872 (Free for poor, payment for
others)
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All
these have made the old age homes seem more
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What
are the types of Old Age Homes in India?
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There are two types of Old Age Homes in India. One
is the "Free" type which cares for the
destitute old people who have no one else to care
for them. They are given shelter, food, clothing
and medical care.
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The second type is the "Paid" home where
care is provided for a fee. Nowadays, such
"Retirement" homes have become very
popular in India and they are well worth
considering.
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