A.S.M. Trust undertook to join hands with 'Aadhar' to provide for older persons a path paved towards independence self confidence and usefulness for themselves. The Trust started 'Helpline' to assist Senior Citizens in their medical and personal problems.
WHAT TO DO WHEN OLDER PERSONS NEED MEDICAL HELP ?
a) Our HelpLine has on its Honorary Advisory Panels specialists drawn from various fields. They will immediately access and assess the situation.
b) Collect Medical records
c) Facilitate access to a good doctor. Follow-up with doctors and family members
d) Organise and make available educative material for their nutritional needs.Take preventive measures against age related problems,and arrange for medical and other help whenever needed.
WHAT TO DO WHEN OLDER PERSONS HAVE PERSONAL PROBLEMS?
a) For older persons who have personal problems, give them a patient hearing
b) Be rational
c) Be aware of the psychological manifestations of ageing
d) Make them realise that old age is a state of elightenment and not to complain about growing older; many are denied the privilege.
e) Encourage their participation in the affairs of family and community.
Organise self help groups.
WHAT TO DO TO EMPOWER OLDER PERSONS?
a) Empowerment of older persons. Identification of their potential and channelising their capabilities, encourage them to participate and make themselves useful to the family and society
b) The future of Helpline is bright, studded with opportunities, but the way may be difficult.Let us all resolve to make things happen. Organise them to set up self-help groups amongst themselves.