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With a surge in the number of Covid cases in the country, these elder care organisations have had to augment their operations to meet the needs of as many as possible
Restrictions on mobility left many senior citizens, living by themselves, helpless and alone in the absence of a family member who could not visit them even if they wanted. In the wake of the crisis, they, along with their children, turned to eldercare organisations for assistance.
Samarth, an organisation based in Gurugram, has offered help to over 300 families across the country. They received about 25-30 requests every day from elderly people and children living in a different city or abroad, unable to take care of their old parents.
“These children want us to support for an ongoing need such as parents’ medical treatment, post-covid care, isolation, mental health, home support etc, or as a proactive safety net and support system in case they have an emergency, or for long-term support for their physical and engagement needs ensuring care and support is available for all their requirements. These include people not only from India but 20+ countries around the world who have parents in large and small towns of India,” Asheesh Gupta, founder and chief care officer tells indianexpress.com.