Status of old age people – Need of care for elderly: 

The Welfare of the Aged has caught the attention of the development workers as well as Governments. The year 1999 was declared as “International Year of the Old Persons”. The UNO has initiated Welfare Programs for the Aged. The Indian Government prepared “A National Policy for the Older Persons” and implementing integrated Programs for Older Persons. NGOs of National and International were taken up many interventions for the Welfare of Old Age People. In spite of several Welfare Programs, the conditions of Old Age People are very Pathetic particularly in rural areas and urban slums of KURNOOL District.
The Aged were deprived of many choices. The Aged last the traditional leadership and respect. The changed Social scenario and attitude of Younger Generations created many problems to the Aged. The sons and relatives of the Aged are Neglecting and Humiliating. Some of the Aged People are starving and begging in the Streets, Bus-Stands, Railway Stations, Market Places, etc., therefore, interventions needed for the Aged to lead a happy and dignified life till their last breath. Their Wisdom and Capabilities should not be waste and unproductive. They should provided with Psychological and Emotional support.
 

Many Old People are Widows and Widowers. Most of this group are poor & underprivileged and face many problems for their survival. Economic Flight and Inflation has increased the difficulties of Older Persons as large number families do not have means of the Physical needs. The family system and Social values have been under going significant change which is not favorable to the Aged. Ironic as may it sound, longevity is a blessing but age is curse. While Scientist and Doctors consistently try to prolong life, societies shun these very being to whom the modern medicine helps live longer. Throughout the country the elderly persons are ignored, not given their rights, abused and even abandoned or killed. Often, their special needs are overlooked.
          They have no access to health care and basic welfare needs. It is not rare to find rich young men or women turning into paupers and living in abject penury, their wealth and property lost or taken away through fraudulent means. A survey “The state of world’s old age people 2002” across 32 nations found these people in a miserable plight, humiliated, unhappy and they are leading a degrading existence.

Sponsor midday meal to the old age persons at centre run by SERUDS, a Charity in India: 

SERUDS has decided to extend possible assistance to keep the old people in comfort in some extent on humanitarian grounds. We are supplying every day one time midday meal including Cooked Rice, Dal, Vegetables Curry, Sambar, Papad, Egg, Fresh Fruits, Curd, Butter Milk to 30 elderly persons age between 60 to 90yrs, who are being neglected and rejected by their own kin and kith. These poor aged people are spending their most of the time in temples, verandas of community halls and church yards.

          In this critical juncture, our volunteers identified and brought to our non-profit organization. Further we have conducted survey and collected their case studies and providing midday meal to these old age persons. Since then, every day we are providing one time midday meal to the 30 older persons with the support from individual philanthropists, local donations. Some of the volunteers offer donations in kind and old clothes to these destitute senior citizens. If you wish to make contribution as donation to old age people’s midday meal, please donate now. Hence we appeal and supplicate the generous donations for this noble mission.