Considered as burden and responsibility for the younger generation
Loneliness is increasing
Lack of enthusiasm among the elderly class towards life
Financial Responsibility
Old Age homes
Healthcare Requirements | Insurance laxity
Protection and safety | cases of robbing and murdering for their wealth/money
Infrastructural support and accessibility in buildings
How to use senior citizens in India as a resource? —
Use their extensive experience of life | Experience always beats the knowledge
As a source of inspiration and guide to the younger generation
Provide employment to them (who are physically capable) — this way, respect for them increases | they are motivated towards life | social circle strengthens | employer (may be government also) gains from their experience | advisory roles | kids look upto them with pride and respect | self-confidence | motivated souls | full of life | Loneliness is solved
Increase the age of retirement | especially in case of judges and highly competent public servants | anyway problem of lack of guidance
As organ donors
What to do for senior citizens in India? —
Provide better, accessible and affordable healthcare.
Cover them under affordable insurance schemes
Safety and security to be strengthened
Better infrastructure at least in the government building — make them old-friendly
Better old age homes (connect them with orphanages)
Better social security fabric covering them comprehensively
Give them respect and dignity. Dignity is the most important thing for them.
Inspire them to work for community led welfare programmes — as guide, head or leader
Better and safe community parks
Organise an interactive session — make them talk to one another | loneliness
