By Dr. Bollineni Keerthi | Technical Support Manager
There different stages in life, right from childhood, adolescence, adult and Granny. It is noted that all the stages in life are having issues or problems, especially at old age (age above 60 years) requires more care and sharing of love. In India the number of old age homes are on increasing which shows that the children or family members are not taking of their old age persons. Vasavya Mahila Mandali is able to provide care, shelter to 25 grannies.
The grannies are very happy with atleast there are some to take care of themselves, they sometimes feel that are deserted by their family members.
Doctor visits the home inmates weekly twice and if required addition will do. During visit, check blood pressure and observe the general health. As per each inmate the medicines are prescribed. The overall health of the inmates is taken care in addition to geriatric care. The grannies do yoga every day to improve their general health. Along with medical checkups recently one of the yoga instructor is supporting the grannies in yoga and meditation to have peace of mind and some physical stretches for them to be healthy. Grannies are getting well with the yoga sessions and now more showing interest.
Through this crowd we have fulfill the needs of grannie with basic needs.
The 25 grannies were provided entertainment through television programmes and recreation through small games.
The support to grannies will definitely useful to make them feel happy at the end of their journey on earth.
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