Post on 14-Aug-2015
Indian elderly like any global elderly citizen is going through a difficult
period in the changing societal
situations in the country
ACTIVE AGEING
WHO – health, a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being
It is otherwise described as ‘successful ageing and living well in later life
It is commonly believed that older people need to be "LOOKED AFTER“
Healthcare (India) : Geriatric wards exist merely in TWO hospitals in the whole of India. SKYROCKETING COSTS of private sector healthcare.
India stands just a little over 0.7 hospital beds per1000 population.
Dharma Foundation of India is a registered trust
in New Delhi formed to promote active ageing in
India
Objectives of Dharma Foundation of India
• Develop, implement healthcare delivery to the elderly
• Evaluate morbidity profile of elderly
• Evaluate impact of Active Ageing Health Program on quality of life of elderly
Establish small primary healthcare units centers/natatorium in community
Develop innovative technology for elders/others disabled
Arrange, establish ,maintain centers of adult education, vocational education, technical training and low cost education.
Facilitate legal assistance to underprivileged, poor, elderly for their rights and justice.
Our Mission and Vision
Empower community dwelling elderly for chronic disease prevention and control -self-care, mutual help and self-promotion.
Opportunities to permit older adults to have productive social participation.
Our activitiesWorkshops on prevalent chronic diseases
Selection of Local supervisors amongst (Gerontological nuclei)
Dissemination of information through textbooks/manuals
Social interaction in - Motivate , elderly/ Group Exercises
Mean comparison of Geriatric Depression Score (GDS)in different types of families
Mean comparison of Geriatric Depression Score (GDS)in different types of families
There is significant improvement in the Geriatric Depression Score
values Pre and Post Intervention at the difference of six months.
Normal (0-9)
Mild (10-
19)
Severe
(19 above)
Pre 76.5% 18.5% 4.50%
Post 85.7% 9.20% 2.50%
Conclusion
• Active Ageing Model is a success to reduce depression in community dwelling elderly population
• The present study revealed that the elderly living in a nuclear family system are more likely to be depressed as compared to those in a joint family system.
BENEFITS OF ACTIVE AGEING PROGRAM
• Fewer premature deaths -productive stages of life.
• Lesser disabilities associated with chronic diseases.
• A positive quality of life as they age.
Lower costs medical treatment & care services.
Increase in contribution to public revenue.
Increased participation in social, cultural, economic & political aspects of society
The state and the non-profit organizations are
doing their best but a lot more is required for the total upliftment of the
elderly