Agewell Foundation

  Let’s add life to their years… Dear Friend, The right to live!  Unfortunately many older persons in  India  do not even have this basic right.   Every day approx. 5000 elderly people succumb to inhuman conditions & diseases that are very much preventable if action is taken on time. While you would be having number of jobs on your list today, there is one job that would make your day and your life even more meaningful.   Join Agewell Foundation in its efforts to   provide long-term sustainable initiatives for older persons   that help them through at the prime stage of their life. Help us to Help Destitute Old People. We rely solely on contributions from donors like you. So Imagine how crucial your role is in helping us take even a step forward. Save a life by pledging your support today .   Warm regards, Himanshu  Rath Chairman Agewell Foundation  is a not-for-profit NGO, working for the wel...

Impact on gainful engagement opportunities in Old Age ·                When asked about gainful occupation in old age, it was found that 34210 elderly persons were involved in gainful activities. Majority of older persons (65.8%) were not gainfully engaged anywhere. ·                45.76% elderly men & 24.34% elderly women were engaged in gainful activities. Wherein in rural areas they were working in their fields, rearing cattle, general retail shops, sundry crafts, etc, in urban areas older persons were keeping themselves busy with small roadside shops and other jobs. ·                When older persons, not involved in any gainful activity, were asked about their interest in any gainful work, 40.4% older persons (26576 out of total 65790 elderly people) expresse...

OVERALL IMPACT ON FINANCIAL STATUS OF OLDER PERSONS Older persons in India have limited financial resources due to various reasons but in most cases their financial requirements remain the same. ·                69.5% elderly persons were found not to be financially independent. 73% rural & 63 % urban elderly persons were dependent on others for their financial needs. ·                13% of elderly respondents (13.9% in rural areas & 11.8% in urban areas) said that they have no source of income. ·                34.6% elderly respondents (38.7% in rural areas & 13.3% in urban areas) had monthly income of less than Rs. 1000/-. ·                Almost 1/3 rd   of elderly responde...

   Press Release Agewell Symposium :  "Importance of Literature in Old Age” on 12th April 2012 at India Habitat Centre Agewell Foundation , an NGO working for the welfare & empowerment of Older Persons across the country, organized a Symposium-cum-Interactive Session titled " Importance of Literature in Old Age ” under the Series of Symposiums on Needs & Rights of Older Persons on 12 th April 2012 at Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Center, Lodi Road, New Delhi . Dedicated to the rich literary heritage of the country, the interaction in the symposium covered various aspects of the literature and its role and importance in old age. Mr. Dinesh Mishra, President of India Society of Authors, Mr. Sudhir Tailang , renowned cartoonist and Mrs. Paramjit Kaur Narang , Educationist were a mong the key speakers. Many eminent representatives and experts from every walk of society also shared their views on the subject. Speaking about the importance of books in day-to-da...

MARCH 2012 Agewell Foundation dedicates March issue of Age Well Newsletter to older women. Recently, Agewell Foundation has brought out a study document on status of older women in India. Excerpts from the study document are given below. OLDER WOMEN IN INDIA –A REPORT India’s elderly population has already crossed 100 million mark during 2011. As per analysis of census data and projections, elderly population sex ratio is in favor of female elderly. As per the census 2011, whereas for total Indian population sex ratio is in favor of male population in ratio 940:1000, for elderly at (60+) population it’s in favor of elderly women by 1022:1000. (Source: Report of the Technical Group on Population Projections constituted by the National Commission on Population, May 2006 published by the Office of the Registrar General, India.) Elderly population analysis shows that in upper age groups, population of older women is increasing remarkably. At the age of 65, 70, 75 & 80 there are ...

"Beyond the Organised Sector :  Status & Perspectives of Older Women" (under the Series of Symposiums on Needs & Rights of Older Persons) Agewell  invites  you  to a  Symposium-cum-interactive session  on "Beyond the Organised Sector:  Status & Perspectives of Older Women" At 6:30 p.m .   on Monday the  5 th March 2012   Venue:  Gulmohar Hall ,  India  Habitat Centre Lodi Road ,  New Delhi   (Preferred Entry from Gate No. 3) Join us to advocate for  Needs and  Rights  of   Older   Persons !