ACTIVE AGEING PROGRAM (AAP)

Success Stories (2010-2011)

Dr Alakananda Banerjee

Founder Chairperson

Dharma Foundation of India

ACTIVE AGEING PROGRAM (AAP)

Statement of Problem India is an ageing society with the rate of growth of

ageing population exceeding the growth of the general population

Health of elderly “Health” refers to physical, mental and social well

being as defined by WHO . In an active ageing framework, policies and program

that promote mental health and social connections are as important as those that improve physical health status

What is Active Ageing? (WHO definition)Active ageing is the process of optimizing

opportunities for health, participation and security in order to enhance quality of life as people age

Objectives of AAPDissemination of information through 14 awareness

programs and textbooks on chronic health and social issues of elderly in India.

Local supervisors (LS) selected from the targeted group of elderly would further consolidate their knowledge through efficient utilization of “self care, mutual care, and self promotion

The work done 2010-2011• Started in Gurgaon in December 2009 at a home of

elderly • Continued throughout 2010 at Safdurjung Enclave

at Matri Mandir and 2011 at Chattarpur Extension• 650 elderly enrolled. • 27 workshops taken by health professionals from

DFI in Gurgaon ,Safdurjung Enclave, Chattarpur Extension

• 40 groups created with 40 elderly as leaders.• Each leader takes care of 15 members.

345 ELDER MEMBERS OF VNKS CHOSEN FOR STUDY

Health screening based on ICF has been done through home visits of 650 elderly May2010 to July 2011

Weekly Group activities of elderly leaders and their members coordinated by DFI healthcare providers.

Health screening to be conducted from Jan 2010 to July 2011 and their QOL measured through WHOQOL bref

Active Ageing as policy framework for IndiaThe study of the Active Ageing Program (AAP) in

South Delhi ,Gurgaon,Chattarpur extension is a pilot model ,where the implementation data would help creating the same in other cities of the country.

It will help framework policies for Indian elderly that may constitute a feasible alternative for substituting the current situation, which visualizes Indian elderly as a social and economic burden not recognizing that elderly are a major resource of our society but sadly underutilized.

Organizations involved

Retired Railway Employees Welfare Association (RREWA)Gurgaon

Matri Mandir Samiti (MMS)Safdurjung Enclave New Delhi

Varishtha Nagrik Kendra Sansthan

Acknowledgements

Mrs Sushila Aggarwal Memorial Trophy from Dr Kiran Walia Hon. Health Minister of Delhi. October 24th 2010.

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