By Dr. Bollineni Keerthi | Technical Support Manager
Vasavya Mahila Mandali is managing an old age home at Gosala village of Penamaluru Mandal, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India since 1993. There are 30 grannies in the old age home and providing medical aid, food, shelter and clothing.The aged women are in the age group of 60 to 98 years. Every year there are 2-3 new admissions as some pass away. The aged take part in Aged day celebrations being conducted by the District administration. Health check-up is conducted by the doctor and provide medicines. Grannies spent good amount of time in watching the movies in television channels.The Inmates are expressing their happiness for having good counselling, care and love besides food and Medical amenities. The 25 inmates are very friendly and they spend their time in reading newspaper, watching TV and sometime in spiritual prayers. Local people come and celebrate their birthdays and marriage days by serving food to the aged. Even in memory of their parents and family members they observe the day with aged mothers in the home. This is a home away from home for grannies that are neglected by their own families.
As the hot summer season started the grannies are feeling restless, atmost care for them is providing by regular medical check ups and if necessary use of glucoses and electrolites. Grannies are provided cotton sarees during this summer season. easily digestable food items with high nutritive values are provided basing on the suggestion of medical doctors.
At the old age home, Grannies are together supporting each other, sharing their emotions and stories.
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