Agewell Foundation

A Study by Agewell Research & Advocacy Centre (for Needs & Rights of Older Persons) In Celebration of   International Day for Older Persons, 1 st October On the occasion of International Day for Older Persons, 1 st October, 2010, Agewell has conducted a survey on fast changing needs of older persons of the county, with an objective to bring about a perceptual change in society about changing trends of old age. In today’s fast paced life, nothing is permanent but change. Change has become acceptable to population of all ages. Even older persons, who are known for famous adage - “Old Habits Die Hard ” are talking about change, they are all set to change their old habits of adjusting or adapting themselves in whatever environment is given to them till few years back. In most of the societies, older persons usually lived a marginalized life, though with respect from society members. But today, in completely changed socio-economic scenario they also want to remain...

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day                        15 th  June, 2011 Majority of older persons rely completely on their family members or other relatives to help them. Whether it is for physical or emotional needs, as people grow older they tend to need more and more help from others. Even old people living alone also need help from their relatives/neighbors/friends/caregivers. This dependence on family members / relatives and care-givers makes an older person more vulnerable to abuse. Elder abuse, the mistreatment and torture of older people, a manifestation of the timeless phenomenon of inter-personal violence is prevalent in Indian families too. This is an extremely sorry state of affairs. Imagine, being mistreated, verbally abused, and denied proper food, proper medication and care by younger members of family. Older people are indeed in a very helpless situation with eroding social value system in India. It wa...

Symposium on "Interpersonal Relations in Old Age" Key Speakers : Mr. Kuldip Nayar , Eminent Journalist Mr. Inder Malik, Former Ambassador & Writer Date: 20th  February 2010 Time : 6.30 p.m. onwards Venue : Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi