Offering help for the elderly as we all know is the need of the hour and old age homes are taking all possible initiatives such as providing healthcare at home through mobile units, Cataract surgeries, shelter care, physiotherapy services etc.

1. HelpAge India
https://www.helpageindia.org HelpAge India
Toll Free No Elder Help Line C-14, Qutab Institutional
Area 1800-180-1253 New Delhi - 110016
Help for the elderly available in India
An ageing population is one of the most spoken about phenomena in
the world. The old age homes in India have initiated many programs
and elder health care services that have contributed to better living-
conditions. These homes not only prioritize the health conditions but
living as a whole. Growing old also means a deficient body mobility and
lack of activities which takes a massive toll on the physical conditions of
the elderly. Hence, these homes are doing an astounding job in

2. HelpAge India
https://www.helpageindia.org HelpAge India
Toll Free No Elder Help Line C-14, Qutab Institutional
Area 1800-180-1253 New Delhi - 110016
managing the health of the elderly and increasing their activities as
much as possible on a daily basis.
Below are some aids provided by the senior citizen homes
Care at Home
The concept of home care services is one of the most advantageous
because it lets the elders stay at the comfort of their own home due to
conditions such as deterioration of health and mobility at the same
time receive the best possible treatment and medication. Studies
suggest that 88% of the older citizens (above 80) suffer diseases such as
Asthma, Arthritis, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and so on.
There are many organisations that offer healthcare programs through
mobile healthcare units that has a social worker, a doctor and a
pharmacist. These units go to the residences of those elderly in need be
it in cities or into the interiors of slums or villages offering treatment to
the destitute elders at their domiciles.
Cataract surgeries
According to studies, Cataract happens to be one of the major causes of
blindness in India. The elders are majorly affected by Cataract and

3. HelpAge India
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Toll Free No Elder Help Line C-14, Qutab Institutional
Area 1800-180-1253 New Delhi - 110016
mostly end up facing blindness due to lack of treatment. Studies
suggest that around 1.2 crore elders in India cannot afford treatment
for Cataract. There are senior care organisations which provide aid to
those who are suffering from Cataract by conducting Cataract surgeries
in more than 21 states of India. Ever since this program has been
initiated, there are more than 9 lakh elders who have recovered and
restored their eyesight.
Home support for the elderly

4. HelpAge India
https://www.helpageindia.org HelpAge India
Toll Free No Elder Help Line C-14, Qutab Institutional
Area 1800-180-1253 New Delhi - 110016
One of the most crucial needs of the elderly in India is a roof over their
heads. Elders who need home support are mostly either abandoned by
families, suffering from chronic illness, destitute or have survived a
natural disaster. The old age homes are doing a commendable job in
making life easier for such people. These homes not only provide the
elderly with a roof but other basic amenities such as adequate food,
medication, clothing and so on. In India, there are 728 old age homes
today out of which 95 homes are paid, 116 homes have both the
facilities of paid and unpaid stay, 101 homes are only for women and
278 homes are available for the sick. Kerala has a total of 124 old age
homes which is the highest than the rest of the states.
Physiotherapy services
Physiotherapy for older people is extremely important because when a
human body grows older, it endures many physical changes which
include reduced muscle strength, stiffer joints, poor coordination,
reduced bone density, increased body fat and what not. These are the
health conditions that contribute to a reduced mobility and lack of
balance that causes the elders to fall more often and break bones.
There are many organizations which offer physiotherapy services to the
elderly through stationary physiotherapy clinics, home visits and mobile
services.

5. HelpAge India
https://www.helpageindia.org HelpAge India
Toll Free No Elder Help Line C-14, Qutab Institutional
Area 1800-180-1253 New Delhi - 110016
Over the last few years, the old age homes in India have initiated many
programs that deal with elderly health care services. These programs
have helped in making the lives of the elderly much easier. The motive
of these organizations is to address the needs of the elders and
encourage them to live a healthier, dignified and an active life.
Head Office
HelpAge India
C–14 Qutab Institutional Area
New Delhi - 110016
headoffice@helpageindia.org
011-41688955/56