Newsletter from Care Finder
Posted on: 09/Nov/2017 4:36:18 PM
Care salutes every senior citizen on the occasion of The International Day of Older Persons. Observed every year on October 1st, ever since the resolution was passed by The United Nations General Assembly in 1990, this is the day dedicated to commemorating the most experienced members of our society-our senior citizens. From 1991, this day honours the contributions made by them, while at the same time raising awareness about the issues that affect them, such as abuse and senescence.
The theme of this year’s International Day of Older Persons is:
“Stepping into the future: Tapping the contributions, talents and participation of older persons in society.”
Our elders have a part to play in our society. This year’s theme envisions a future where they actively participate in the cultural, political, economic and social aspects of the community. We are pleased to note that our very own Chennai saw a number of programs being conducted by several organizations, to mark this occasion.
On the path of empowering the elderly!
Aging is an inevitable part of life, and to do so gracefully requires tremendous levels of planning. This is where the efforts of the @Care News Team comes into play!
At Carefinder, we believe that every senior citizen can, and should, live life to the fullest. These are your golden years, and you have undoubtedly earned the right to enjoy them! With a bit of help from our side, you can live as independently as you wish, regardless of how many years you have tucked away under that belt! We are constantly on the lookout for the means by which our elders may live within the comfort and security of their own home.
We were amazed by the tremendous response that the previous issues of our newsletter generated. Many of our readers were enthralled to read about the accomplishments of the septuagenarian Chef- Mrs. Chitra Viswanathan, whose innovative OPOS method was highlighted in the September issue. The touching story of how digitization awakened and renewed long-lost family ties has also struck a chord amongst our readers.
Apart from the praises and warm wishes, our team has also received several queries, most of which deal with the unique set of requirements that senior citizens possess. These have come from not just older adults living by themselves, but also from caregivers who have been entrusted with their care.
While sorting through all the feedback, a few topics caught our eye, primarily because it dealt with some of the fundamental issues that concern the elderly. We then decided to take an in-depth look at these, and publish our findings through our newsletter.
In our October issue, we have turned our focus to two pressing problems that the elderly face, when it comes to living independently.
The first feature deals with the need to rethink toilet-concepts for the elderly. Bathrooms are a necessary feature in all homes. However, when it comes to senior citizens, bathrooms assume a greater level of importance. Often, the very dignity of our elders is at stake when this issue crops up. They require bathrooms that offer privacy and safety, and are easy-to-use, while at the same time capable of catering to all their needs with minimal hassle.
The second one concerns the need for modifying homes and shows how to convert them into safe and secure ones, enabling the elderly to go about their daily routines without the fear of accidents.
We hope that by throwing light on the various ways by which homes, and bathrooms in particular, can be made more senior-friendly, we will be able to help all those who wish to live their lives independently and safely in their own home.
Before we sign off, we would once again like to express our gratitude for all the positive feedback we have received so far, thereby encouraging us to work harder and more diligently.
Remember- We love hearing from you! So, send us your suggestions and ideas!
Let`s make life a lot more safer for our loved ones!
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