Support systems for the elderly

Support Systems for the Elderly

Yesterday in SCF I was fortunate to listen to a very informative and highly inspirational speech by Smt Parmarthi Padmavathy, head of local office of Kasturba National Memorial Trust, Hyderabad. She is a down to earth type of social activist in the field of Child and women welfare. She runs one old age home and has lot of experience in elder, child, women abuse. Her illustrious biodata made me perk up to listen to every word she had to deliver. 

In brief I learnt:

GHMC Vikasam Cell (meant for disabled ) gives ID card that helps you buy medicines at 40% discount

Helpline 181 for emergency care for women works 24 X 7 right from rescuing the victim wherever she is and putting her safe shelter

With the help of RDO / MRO / Collector one can get legal guardian allotted to you

Dist Collector gives Rs 2 Lakhs for construction of building for any SCA

National Emergency Helpline 112 is yet to take off fully

She has a lot of info to share - OAH, Bedside Assistants, Anganwadi etc

She gave lot more info, much of which I knew , so I am not including them here as I have always been sharing what I know!!

Her advice to seniors:

        Never write your assets away when you are alive

        register your WILL and keep it a secret

        Reduce dependency on others absolutely to minimum

        Become self reliant and be bold to live your life as you like

She may be reached at 9391011282 / kgnmtrusthyd@gmail.com

Dr P Vyasamoorthy
040-27846631 / 09490804278 / +918179386472

I can't stop admiring how Prof V Ramamurti exudes positivity through every cell in his body & breath!