The Department of Science & Technology (DST) invites proposals for Technology Intervention for Elderly – TIE

Government of India ,Department of Science and Technology Call S&T based Proposals for managing issues related to elderly population (Technology Intervention for Elderly – TIE).


The Department of Science and Technology (DST) invites proposals on focused initiatives for S&T interventions to benefit of elderly population in the country. The Proposals should focus on R&D for technological solutions with multidisciplinary approach to ameliorate problems and improve quality of life of the elderly population in both rural and urban areas.


People for Social Cause Blog: The Department of Science and Technology (DST) invites proposals Technology Intervention for Elderly – TIE

Maintenance & Welfare of Parents & Senior Citizens Act, 2007 , Delhi Govt. District Maintenance Officers

It is mandatory for the State Government to appoint District Maintenance Officers under provisions of Maintenance & Welfare of Parents & Senior Citizens Act, 2007.

This is a list of District Maintenance Officers appointed by the Delhi Government (Govt. of NCT of Delhi) for representing the parent(s) or senior citizen(s) before a Tribunal or Appellate Tribunal in Delhi.


North
Department of Social Welfare
Govt. of NCT of Delhi
20-21, Gulabi Bagh Shopping Complex
Near Super Bazar
Delhi – 110007
Phone: +91-11-23652304, 23655002

Central
Department of Social Welfare
Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Govt. Lady Noyce School for Deaf
GLNS Complex, Delhi Gate
New Delhi
Phone: +91-11-23318323

South
Department of Social Welfare
Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Village Cottage Home
Kasturba Niketan Complex
Near Jal Vihar Terminal, Lajpat Nagar-II
New Delhi
Phone: +91-11-29819812, 29810892

New Delhi
Department of Social Welfare
Govt. of NCT of Delhi
1, Canning Lane
K.G. Marg
New Delhi – 110001
Phone: +91-11-23071093


South West
Department of Social Welfare
Govt. of NCT of Delhi
C-22-23, Udyog Sadan
Qutub Institutional Area
Behind Qutub Hotel
Delhi
Phone: +91-11-26529019, 26528175

West
Department of Social Welfare
Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Nirmal Chhaya Complex
Jail Road
New Delhi
Phone: +91-11-25547952, 25534583

North East
Department of Social Welfare
Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Sanskar Ashram for Boys
Opp. GTB Hospital
Dilshad Garden
Delhi
Phone: +91-11-22133765, 22582253

East
Department of Social Welfare
Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Block-10, Silai Centre
Gita Colony, Near Samshan Ghaat
Yamuna Pushta
Delhi – 110059
Phone: +91-11-22450151, 22450147

North West-I
Department of Social Welfare
Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Nursery Primary School for Deaf & Dumb
Near Vishram Chowk
Sec-4, Rohini
Delhi
Phone: +91-11-27040844, 27933961

North West-II
Department of Social Welfare
Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Nursery Primary School for Deaf & Dumb
Near Vishram Chowk
Sec-4, Rohini
Delhi
Phone: +91-11-27056278, 27055275


Source: http://www.voice4india.org/2010/02/12/district-maintenance-officers-in-delhi/

Feb 2010

3rd Annual Essay Competition 2010

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2010

On the occasion of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2010, Silver Inning Foundation, a ‘Not for Profit’ dedicated organization for senior citizens and their family members will be commemorating Elder Abuse Day on 15th June’2010. It has taken the initiative to create awareness among civil society and Government to eliminate elder abuse at both micro and macro level.

SILVER INNING FOUNDATION invites an Essay of maximum 2000 words in following category and topics:

1) For all age group:
‘Elders Abuse - The Change Has to Start at Our Home’


2) For School Students - Class 5th to class 10th:
“My Grandparents - Our Golden Treasures”


3) For Students - 1st year College to Post graduation :
'No Excuse for Elder Abuse - Signs and Solutions'



What is Elder Abuse?
Elder abuse is an under-recognized problem with devastating and even life-threatening consequences. Elder abuse is often defined as a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an ‘expectation of trust’ which causes harm or distress to an older person.



Types of Elder Abuse:
1. Physical abuse
2. Sexual abuse
3. Emotional or psychological abuse
4. Financial or material exploitation
5. Neglect
6. Abandonment
7. Self-neglect


All of us know that we will be elders one day and join the ever increasing percentage of senior citizens in the global population! And yet some of us continue to show gross indifference and disrespect to our elders in our own families and in the society! Each of us might have countless reasons, logics and excuses for this behavior but this could be due to a combination of many problems. Let us try to put into a right perspective these various problems and what we could do to keep our elders happy.

Remember, by helping our elders stay physically fit and mentally happy, we are only helping ourselves and our future. If we fail to give proper care and respect to our elders at home now we will get the same ugly treatment from our children later on in our lives!

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 15th June ,programme aims to increase society's ability, through various programmes to recognize and respond to the mistreatment of older people in whatever setting it occurs, so that the latter years of life will be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation.


Prizes:
The First (1st) best in each category will be given Prize of Rs.500/- by Indian cheque only to each 1st winner.

The Three (3) best essays in each category will be published on Website www.silverinnings.com as also on Blogs: http://peopleforsocialcause.blogspot.com/ ; http://silverinnings.blogspot.com/ And best Ten (10) in each category, with India postal address will be given Participation Certificate.

All the essays will be property of and used by Silver Inning Foundation as database/Talk / Reference / Lecture / Book/ Paper presentation for its strategy to Tackle Elder Abuse and issues od Elderly. The verdict of management of Silver Inning Foundation & Silver Innings for selection of best essay will be final.

Silver Inning Foundation consists of a dedicated team of professionals contributing to the cause of the elderly. Silver Inning Foundation conducts seminars, camps, lectures, awareness modules, advocacy, networking, Dementia management services and also has support groups for home based advice. At Silver Innings we are working towards creating Elder Friendly World where Ageing becomes a Positive and Rewarding Experience.

The Last date for submission of Essay is 25th June 2010.

Email your essay on or before 25th June 2010 to info@silverinnings.com and copy to silverinnings@gmail.com .


The winners will be announced online by email after 15th July 2010. For further information please call on Tel no. 09987104233 – Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm.


Terms and Condition:
• Essay should not be more than 2000 words
• Essay should only be in English language
• Essay should be sent by Email only (soft copy only)
• No hard copy will be accepted
• It’s open to all Indian Residence / POI / NRI
• People from other country can also participate, but they will not be part of competition.



This Programme is promoted by INPEA (International Network for Prevention of Elder Abuse) Indian Chapter through Development, Welfare and Research Foundation (DWARF) and 'Little Things Matter Initiatives' (LTMI).


Together, we all have the power to prevent elder abuse.


My World…Your World…Our World…Free of Elder Abuse

Cognitive Disability and Impact of Wireless Innovation

While mobile devices have long been used to help guide those with cognitive disabilities, the Wireless Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center is now testing innovations like the PocketCoach, which instructs those with intellectual disabilities in how to perform assembly line jobs. This technology reflects a strong step toward potentially increasing the employment rate of people living with a cognitive disability.


More than 20 million American citizens have cognitive disabilities, which include mental and developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, Alzheimer’s disease and severe and persistent mental illness. As our nation ages and medical advances extend Americans’ longevity, these numbers are expected to rise – a fact that underscores the importance of mobile innovation in this area.

In addition to memory difficulties, common challenges associated with cognitive disabilities include conceptualizing, planning and sequencing thoughts and actions. Fortunately, today’s mobile technologies can help address these issues and give those with cognitive disabilities greater independence and self-sufficiency. For example, mobile devices are ideal for setting up regular reminders for people who need extra assistance completing daily tasks. Many mobile devices now come equipped with this capability and some PDAs and smartphones can be enhanced with special software that includes spoken and picture cues. Additionally, universal design has sparked the development of more versatile features that are helpful to those with cognitive disabilities, such as key shortcuts, voice prompts, lighted keys and more, that assist users in controlling their device.

Navigating the outside world can also be challenging for those with cognitive disabilities. For example, the public transportation system can be a disconcerting maze if help is not readily available. However, thanks to GPS, the recently developed Travel Assistance Device helps guide riders with cognitive disabilities safely to their destinations. The GPS, located inside the mobile device, lets the user know when they are approaching their destination by vibrating and sending a prerecorded message. As a result, people with cognitive disabilities can go about their daily lives with greater independence and less stress.


Read Full Report - Mobile Ability:The Transformational Impact of Wireless Innovation for People with Disabilities :http://mobfut.3cdn.net/07bf12aba705fafb8f_fym6bat6i.pdf


Source: http://www.mobilefuture.org/content/pages/mobile_ability

GERON 2010 :6th Annual Conference of the Indian Association for Geriatric Mental Health

1st Announcement for 6th Annual Conference of the Indian Association for Geriatric Mental Health

The Theme of the conference: Healthy Ageing: From Concept to Reality

Date: 4th and 5th of Sept 2010

Venue: Mirage Hotel , Andheri – East , Mumbai, India


So please block date 4th and 5th of Sept for GERON 2010.More information will follow.



IAGMH President & Hon. Organizing Chairperson:
Dr. Charles Pinto

Hon. Organizing Secretary:
Dr.Alka.A.Subramanyam

Hon. Jt. Organizing Secretary:
Dr.Jahanvi Kedare
Dr.Bindoo Jadhav
Mr.Sailesh Mishra


Contact:
Conference Secretariat:
GERON 2010
Dr. Alka. A. Subramanyam
C/o. Varriance Conferences & Event Pvt. Ltd.
B/519, Aurus Chambers,
S. H. Amrutwar Marg,
Worli, Mumbai – 400013.
Tel: +91 22 24940517
Fax: +91 22 24945020
Email: geron2010@varriance.com

You can also write to silverinnings@gmail.com for more info.

Silver Innings: Bridging the Chasm : Youth Leader India

Silver innings takes the fear out of ageing by empowering the elders and bringing dignity in their lives Who’s afraid of ageing? Is what the team at Silver Innings believes in.

Silver Innings is a, a social enterprise dedicated for the cause of elderly. Silver Innings is a new beginning for our elders. It is a new path, the journey of successful ageing.

The idea was germinated by Sailesh Mishra and took root with the support and contribution of these individuals and SilverInnings took form as a one stop destination for information for the elderly and their family members. The social enterprise opened a platform for discussing issues regarding the elderly and soon a need for a social organisation emerged. Taking on this gaping need, Silver Inning Foundation was born to address the micro and macro level issues of the elderly to create an elder friendly world.

Read in detail:Silver Innings: Bridging the Chasm | Youth Leader India

Living it up lately

India’s senior citizens are remarrying, romancing and dating in their twilight years. Changing dynamics Ageing well.

This March, as chilly winter paved the way for the romance of spring, love was blossoming in India’s western city of Ahmedabad.

A “matrimonial meet’’ hosted by non-profit organisation Vina Mulye Amulya Seva (VMAS) saw the attendance of over 300 single, divorced and widowed people from across the country.

However, this was no ordinary meet. All the attendees were senior citizens well into their 60s and 70s with a few even pushing 80! Kitted out in their Sunday best, the seniors — a few with walking sticks — were accompanied by their friends, children, even grandchildren!

According to Saliesh Mishra, founder president of Silver Innings Foundation, an organisation for the elderly, “More and more people are ascribing to theories which advocate that relationships can help us live longer and happier.

“We’re increasingly learning about the benefits of relationships for longevity and how to build and maintain relationships.”
Relationships, according to Mishra’s research, are an essential part of maintaining good health.

Read in detail: Living it up lately