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Indian
Gerontological Association is a non-profit organisation devoted to
the well being of senior citizens and research on ageing since last
32 years. The Association came into existence in 1967 and was
registered in 1968-69 (Reg.No. 212) under the Rajasthan Societies
Registration Act. It is also affiliated to International Association
of Gerontology.
The need of such an association was
anticipated years back and we know how the world over including
India, the population of elderly is showing an upward trend. Since
this ever-increasing group of population has its own problems in
different walks of life it becomes imperative for any balanced and
stable society to be concerned about them. And much more importantly
any progressive society would like to be enriched by the experience
and expertise which only age and time can give. The basic aim of the
association therefore, is to plan and execute comprehensive
strategies, in order to make elderly live a meaningful life.
Although the association has activities for elderly in any section
of population, the direction of the efforts is mainly for the
unorganised sector of society. With a view to render services for
health care, recreational activity, meaningful occupation and
attitudinal revision the Association is engaged in:
1.
Publication of a research journal- Indian Journal of
Gerontology. Till date we have published 16 volumes.
2.
We run a counselling centre (RAHAT-Relief) for senior
citizens.
3.
Organize lectures and seminars to educate elderly people
about the diseases, which are common in old age.
4.
We also organise courses on the
Preparation for Retirement.
The course contains eight modules which includes:
1.Basic information about old age, 2.ageing, health and physical
disabilities, 3.Psychological aspect of ageing, 4. Economical aspect
of ageing and financial management, 5.Sociological aspect of ageing,
6.Self care practices, 7.Education and awareness building, 8.Issues
in care giving.
5.
Organize camps for health check up of the elderly and also organize
free eye operation camps.
6.
We are running a
Day Care Centre (UMANG) for elderly people
of unorganised sector (economically backward class). We also give
consultancy to those organisations that are working in this field.
7.
We are engaged in research work related to ageing and the
aged.
8.
We have started a health programme for rural elderly. Once in
a week homeopathic medicines are given door to door to the senior
citizens.
9. NATIONAL
POLICY ON AGEING
Email :klsvik@datainfosys.net
Visit our site :www.gerontologyindia.com
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