85-year-old Tashi Yangdol’s story is one of resilience, rehabilitation and faith. Widowed at a young age, Tashi spent her youth working as a farm labourer and domestic worker. Over time, with no family of her own and age taking a toll on her body, her situation was getting dire.

HelpAge India’s Elder Helpline team in Leh, found out about Tashi’s situation and helped rehabilitate her at its Senior Care Home in Shey village, Leh. The Mobile Healthcare team helped her gradually regain her strength and mobility.

She was provided with a walker, which she is now comfortably able to move about with. Her positivity and faith are a source of

inspiration to all the residents and caregivers. Today, she is a resident of the home and living life free of burden, pain and discomfort – singing, praying and smiling.

“I was living in extreme poverty without even proper clothes to wear. I was constantly in pain. My parents too had died early, leaving us with a debt to repay. My life was a constant struggle. By the grace of God and the dedicated staff that looks after us, I have everything I need now. This place makes me very happy.”