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What is the relevance of Old Age Homes in
India?
Many factors have contributed to the alienation of the elders.
- Migration of young couples from
the rural areas to cities in search of better employment
opportunities to fend for themselves.
- Elders who have been in control of
the household for a long time are unwilling to give up the
responsiblity to their children.
- Youngsters on their part are
sometimes resentful of the attitude of their parents.
- Many youngsters have moved to
places far away from their native homes and in the recent past to
many countries abroad. So even if they want to they cannot
accomodate their parents in their own homes.
- Elders are sometimes too
incapaciated or unwell to look after themselves or get medical care
especially in an emergency. All
these have made the old age homes seem more relevant in the Indian
context than ever before.
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What are the types of Old Age Homes in
India?
There are two types of Old Age Homes in India. One is the "Free" type
which cares for the destitute old people who have no one else to care
for them. They are given shelter, food, clothing and medical care.
The second type is the "Paid" home where care is provided for a fee.
Nowadays, such "Retirement" homes have become very popular in India and
they are well worth considering |
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