MISSION

To work for the cause and care of disadvantaged older persons and to improve their quality of life.

THE WAY FORWARD

HelpAge is integrating it’s programmes and services, and consciously moving from welfare towards development and long term sustainability for seniors. HelpAge is working closely with Senior Citizen Associations and encouraging seniors to speak up for their own rights. In our continuing fight against poverty, isolation and neglect of elders in our society, we have made significant strides.  The aim is to help elders rebuild their own lives and take charge of their own future, restoring within them a sense of self worth & confidence.

Advocacy is one of the strongest tools for impact and change; it is gaining impetus with sensitization of school principals, urging them to include Value Education on Age Care in school curriculums. In order to create a secure financial net for elders HelpAge is also pushing forth Reverse Mortgage for seniors. To deal with the rising crime against elders, an awareness campaign was launched sensitizing decision makers to take action.

In many cities our Elder Helplines (1253) have been working to address the loneliness and neglect of elders.  The plan is to taking Age Care to many new locations.  Physiotherapy Centres have been set up in Shimla, Dehradun, Kolkata and many other locations.  The scope of medical care has expanded tremendously moving from basic health care to other specific areas of age care.

Mathew Cherian

Chief Executive