For Elders CARE Is a Matter of Right, Not Just Welfare: Delhi Intelligentsia

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New Delhi, 8th October 2018: Care for elders in a society is a matter of right and not just welfare, said the intelligentsia, bureaucrats and doctors at the launch of ?Age friendly India Initiative? organized by IVH SeniorCare and Wellness Health & You on 7th October 2018 at NDMC convention centre, New Delhi. The event was graced with the presence of Mr N Chawla, mayor, SDMC and Mr Rajpal Singh, Member-Standing Committee, SDMC.

As the life expectancy has increased, the rate of increase in the number of elders is more than the overall increase in population. Of the total elderly population, there are more women than men. This means there is trend towards feminization in aging, as far as India is concerned.

The percentage of people above 60 years of age, is estimated to rise in the country from around 9 percent in 2015 to about 19 percent in 2050. This requires the government go give special attention to the needs and requirements of the elderly population and make suitable arrangements for them in their planning.

Speaking at the event, Dr. GS Grewal, Chairman Wellness Health & You, said, ?As India gears to have register three-fold jump in the number of elderly from about 100 million currently to around 300 million by 2050, there has to be a proper framework by the government to have required infrastructure and arrangements in place.?

Addressing the event, Mr. Swadeep Srivastava, Chief Belief officer & Founder, IVH SeniorCare, said ?The Government, as well as the community, needs to look into the needs of the senior citizens more than ever before. They need to understand that care is not just welfare but a matter of right for the elderly. There needs to be comprehensive plans for Elder Care in our country and the same has to be implemented and adhered to at community level. The elderly are sadly neglected in the country. The size of the elderly population is rising fast, in fact faster than the overall population. It is high time government focused on policies and arrangements for the senior citizens as well?.

?India is witnessing huge rise in the population of the elderly and we must gear up to not only to have physical infrastructure in place for them but also a system where there is love and respect for them in our society? said Mr N Chawla, mayor, SDMC, while speaking as the Chief Guest.

?It is unfortunate that our countrymen do not respect its seniors. This is lack of regard for our elders in our society and in our homes. It is time we recognized the contribution of the elderly and started loving and respecting them? said Mr Rajpal Singh, Member-Standing Committee, SDMC.

A magazine titled ?Voice of Elders? was also released at the event which is the first publication for elders with the theme Nothing About us Without Us.

About IVH SeniorCare

IVH Senior Care is not only about the eldercare but it is an umbrella for all social and healthcare needs of elderly and already has 500+ satisfied customers. Whether a person needs domiciliary support or ICU support, we are the solution. We provide our services through a highly organized service structure lead by a care manager. A care manager, ex defence personnel, is the fulcrum around whom the services of IVH SeniorCare revolve. His defence background made him stay with large groups of people like family in unimaginable terrains. His unique ability to understand people from different backgrounds makes him the ideal person to understand people?s needs. A care manger enters a home as a service provider and becomes a part of the family. He acts as go-to family member for all problems right from medical emergencies to planning impromptu parties. The care manager also acts as a travel agent, pilgrimage or holiday planner and a companion to shopping trips.

About Wellness Health & You

Wellness Health & You introduces the AGE-FRIENDLY INDIA initiative - the generation INTERVENTION for addressing the issue of care of the elders in INDIA. The initiative is based on the WHO Global Age-Friendly Communities/ Cities Initiative. The campaign will have the following verticals:

Age-Friendly Communities
Age-Friendly Primary Health Clinics/ Services
Age-Friendly Neighbourhood Hospitals
Age-Friendly Secondary/ Tertiary Services Hospital
Age-Friendly Cities
Finally Age-Friendly India