Observing Doctors' Day
A resident welfare association’s main mission is to promote the welfare of the residents in the community. Though, incidentally, it has to deal with municipal, state and Union authorities, it is working within the community with the residents, which will provide lasting results. Maintaining regular channels of dialogue with the local residents who deal with the health care like doctors, nurses, analysts and the rest of the residents would clear misunderstandings and abuse and promote better relations. - Editor. T arnaka: Experts Empathise on…
World Elders Abuse Awareness Day Observed with Fervor
On the occasion of the World Elders Abuse Awareness Day WEAAD, the 2018 Elders Mela was organized at the A.V. College campus, Domalguda, Hyderabad on 15 th , 16 th and 17 th June. On the opening day, a silent demonstration rally was taken out at Necklace Road, Hyderabad where 3,000 senior citizens participated representing all the districts of Telangana & A.P. [caption id="attachment_1105" align="aligncenter" width="735"] Former Chief Minister K Rosaiaha was the chief guest[/caption] After the rally, a meet…
Tarnaka Civil Society Organizes Dialogue to Commemorate Doctor's Day
Experts empahsise on healthy societal relations and psychological well being of senior citizens for better health on Doctor's Day The Standing Committee of Tarnaka Residents Welfare Associations (SCOTRWA) and the Forum for Senior Citizens of Tarnaka (FSCT), organized a dialogue between eminent doctors in the neighbourhood and citizens to mark National Doctor’s Day on Sunday, July 1, 2018. Sri. B Om Prakash, Secretary, FSCT welcomed the gathering the to the event which is well into its 12 edition this year. Providing the context to the even…
Elders Abuse Awareness Day - June 15
Solutions beyond mere legislation are needed to address elders’ abuse UN General Assembly resolution 66/127 of December 2011 designated June 15 as the World Elders Abuse Awareness Day. It is the one day every year, when the world voices its opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted to some of our older generations. Hyderabad, Team TT For all the talk about reaping the demographic dividend by India, which boasts of the largest share of young in the world and will continue to do so for the next 20 years, a disconcerting fact, often conv…
Smart Living beyond 50
The Elders Club International Foundation Club, a public Charitable Trust registered under Section 32-A of Registration Act, 1908, is based at Hyderabad in order to create an enlightened society. On the occasion of the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the ECI Foundation proposes to organise a three day event titled “Elders Mela” from 15-17 June 2018 at A.V. College, Hyderabad, Telangana. The main objectives of this fair are to highlight the important contributions that older people make to the society and to raise awareness of their joys and ch…
ASPA Committee to monitor alcohol abuse
Senior Citizens Activities [caption id="attachment_1017" align="aligncenter" width="735"] Participants at the meeting mooted forming a state-level committee to monitor alcohol abuse and distribution ahead of the general election [/caption] Prevention of Alcohol Consumption The Association for the Promotion of Social Action (APSA) organized a conference on prevention of Alcohol on 11 th May, 2018 at Hotel Vaishnoi in which several social organisations have participated. The meeting was …
Harsher punishments in the offing for those who abuse, abandon parents
Government ready with Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizen Draft Bill, 2018 which proposes amendments to the 2007 Act to expand scope and definition of care and protection • Draft Bill proposes increase in punishment from three months to six months for neglect or ill treatment • Expands definition of children to include non-biological members of next generation • Expands definition of maintenance to include medical attendance, treatment etc. • Expands relatives to include legal heirs of childless senior citizens • Proposes…
Indian Railways facilities for senior citizens
As per the rules, male senior citizens (minimum age of 60 years) and lady senior citizens (minimum age of 58 years) will get concessions up to 40% and 50% respectively on their base fare of all classes like mail/express/Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto group of trains. No proof of age is required at the time of purchasing tickets however, they are required to carry some documentary proof. There are also provision in the Passenger Reservation System (PRS), to automatically allot lower berths to Senior Citizens and female passengers of over 45 ye…
Forum for Senior Citizens of Tarnaka Elects New Office Bearers
New office bearers for the Forum for Senior Citizens of Tarnaka (FSCT), were elected at the recently held Annual General Body meeting. Welcoming the gathering at the meeting which was was held on 22-4-2018 at the Tarnaka Welfare Association Community Hall, the outgoing President Sri V Nageshwar Rao highlighted the issues facing senior citizens. The meeting was presided by Sri. V. Nageshwar Rao and Prof. T. Tirupati Rao. Prof. T. Tirupati Rao suggested the activities of the Forum be expanded further to include new initiatives. GRS Prasad Rao,…
Call for Greater Involvement by Delhi Police in Senior Citizen Affairs
"Highlight need to implement Parent Rights Act more diligently", senior citizens demand A state-level meeting of the Delhi Police Advisory Body was held at the Delhi Police headquarters under the Chairmanship of Shri Alok Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) February 26, 2018 to discuss Safety and Security of senior citizens, identification and registration of senior citizens living alone, conducting security audit, creation of awareness about the Maintenance & Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 and the ro…
Senior Citizens' Updates
Bharathnagar Colony Senior Citizens Association The Association conducted a free Eye Checkup camp at Bharathnagar Colony Senior Citizens Bhavan, Kukatpally constituency with the support from M/s. RA Chem Pharma Limited under the presence PNR Trust Chairman P. Nagireddy and free glasses will be given. By P. Nagi Reddy Senior Citizens Welfare Association, Tanuku, W.G. District The Association conducted the following programmes in the month of February: They have conducted four weekly medical mobile camps in addition to the medical camp at San…
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