HOSA BELAKU HOME FOR THE AGED
Hosa Belaku Home for the aged (Men & Women) was established in 2002 at Mandur, Bangalore Urban District to reach out to the senior citizens who have who have no family, deserted by their children, widowed, unmarried, victims of ill-treatment at home, etc.
Although India is a land which respects elder people and is one of the fastest growing economy, it’s a common narrative in majority of house today where the senior citizen are deserted by their children. Also, during old age, many seniors undergo difficult transitions in their lives such as retirement, financial problems, declining health, the death of spouses, partners and friends that can strain their social network. This strain is particularly worrisome because it occurs at a time when the aged most urgently need the social support.
Presently the home shelters 25 beneficiaries, providing them with basic amenities of food, clothing and shelter along with regular medical assistance and counseling.
The programme was established with a common objective: “After a lifetime of working, raising families, and contributing to the success of this nation in countless other ways, senior citizens deserve to retire with dignity” .
Objectives:
- To provide shelter, food and medical facilities for senior Citizens
- To indulge them in various entrepreneurial activities
- To Counsel our beneficiaries and their family and facilitate their reintegration
KEY COMPONENTS:
- Basic Needs: Our home covers all the basic human needs like accommodation, food, and clothing for all our beneficiaries
- Medical Assistance: Regular health checkups conducted. In Case of any emergency, the inmate is admitted to a nearby government hospital.
- Accountability: At instance of death, family and close ones are contacted. In case none of them turn up, our organization takes up full responsibility of the individual and carries out all the required rituals.
- Counselling: A counsellor has been assigned to help maintain mental wellbeing of these victims and bring them back to lead a normal life.
- Vocational Training: Vocational courses like broom stick making, paper bag making and candle making, are imparted. Also, the inmates at Mandur, play an important role in guiding inmates of other projects
- SKILL DEVELOPMENT: A step towards sustainable living and empowerment
Various skill trainings are conducted for senior citizens at the premises like candle making, broom making, paper bag making, etc.
Why Skill Trainings?
- Promotes entrepreneurial attitude in the senior citizens
- Promotes self sustainability, thereby reducing dependence on others and enhancing self confidence
- Promotes an idea that Old age does not put end to learning new things
- Promotes healthy psychology as it keeps the elderly engaged and diverts their mind
- STORY OF CHANGE:
Mr.Maruthi ran a successful store and was very well settled. However, at the age of 65, his life took an unexpected turn. He lost his eyesight which was a major setback for him. To make things worse, at a time when he needed his family the most, his brothers robbed Maruthi of his money and other possessions and abandoned him. He was rescued roaming on the streets.
At the time of admission, Maruthi was dealing with bad health, both mentally and physically. Through the initiative, we provided him with the necessary medical assistance and counseling. His nutrition and other needs are taken care of and his progress is monitored. He seems to be in a better place and enjoys the stay with the peers.
Contact Details:
Vidyaranya
Royal Park Apartments, 3rd Flr, Unit No.15,
Municipal No.34 Park Road, Tasker Town,
Next to Hotel Ramada,Bangalore, 560051.
Karnataka, India
Telephone:+91 080 22862622
E-mail: info@vidyaranya.org