The Active Ageing Program (AAP) is a pilot program run by the Dharma Foundation of India that aims to promote healthy and active aging for the elderly population in India. From 2010-2011, the AAP enrolled over 650 elderly individuals in Delhi and Gurgaon. It held workshops on health issues and formed support groups. Local elderly leaders were trained to care for 15 members each. The program conducted health screenings and weekly group activities. Its goal is to help develop policies that recognize the elderly as a resource rather than a burden.

1. ACTIVE AGEING PROGRAM
(AAP)
Success Stories (2010-2011)
Dr Alakananda Banerjee
Founder Chairperson
Dharma Foundation of India

2. ACTIVE AGEING PROGRAM (AAP)
Statement of Problem
India is an ageing society with the rate of growth of
ageing population exceeding the growth of the
general population
Health of elderly
“Health” refers to physical, mental and social well
being as defined by WHO .
In an active ageing framework, policies and program
that promote mental health and social connections
are as important as those that improve physical health
status

3. What is Active Ageing? (WHO definition)
Active ageing is the process of optimizing
opportunities for health, participation and security in
order to enhance quality of life as people age
Objectives of AAP
Dissemination of information through 14 awareness
programs and textbooks on chronic health and social
issues of elderly in India.
Local supervisors (LS) selected from the targeted
group of elderly would further consolidate their
knowledge through efficient utilization of “self care,
mutual care, and self promotion

4. The work done 2010-2011
• Started in Gurgaon in December 2009 at a home of
elderly
• Continued throughout 2010 at Safdurjung Enclave
at Matri Mandir and 2011 at Chattarpur Extension
• 650 elderly enrolled.
• 27 workshops taken by health professionals from
DFI in Gurgaon ,Safdurjung Enclave, Chattarpur
Extension
• 40 groups created with 40 elderly as leaders.
• Each leader takes care of 15 members.

5. 345 ELDER MEMBERS OF VNKS

6. Health screening based on ICF has been done
through home visits of 650 elderly May2010 to July
2011
Weekly Group activities of elderly leaders and their
members coordinated by DFI healthcare providers.
Health screening to be conducted from Jan 2010 to
July 2011 and their QOL measured through
WHOQOL bref

7. Active Ageing as policy framework for India
The study of the Active Ageing Program (AAP) in
South Delhi ,Gurgaon,Chattarpur extension is a
pilot model ,where the implementation data would
help creating the same in other cities of the
country.
It will help framework policies for Indian elderly that
may constitute a feasible alternative for substituting
the current situation, which visualizes Indian elderly
as a social and economic burden not recognizing
that elderly are a major resource of our society but
sadly underutilized.

8. Organizations involved
Retired Railway Employees Welfare Association
(RREWA)Gurgaon
 Matri Mandir Samiti (MMS)Safdurjung Enclave
New Delhi
Varishtha Nagrik Kendra Sansthan

9. Acknowledgements
Mrs Sushila Aggarwal Memorial
Trophy from Dr Kiran Walia Hon.
Health Minister of Delhi. October
24th
2010.
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BANERJEE +919811020093

10. Acknowledgements
Mrs Sushila Aggarwal Memorial
Trophy from Dr Kiran Walia Hon.
Health Minister of Delhi. October
24th
2010.
FOR FURTHER QUERIES PLEASE
CALL DR ALAKANANDA
BANERJEE +919811020093