Suggestions for Corona Virus Lockdown

Coron Virus is War not only on Health front, but its long term battle on economy and social structure of the nation.

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21 days Lockdown was right decision to stop the cycle of Corona. 

As a Nation, As a State we need together fight it, with Empathy.

There are estimated 40 crore people working in unorganized sector and millions in middle class whose life is impacted with lock-down and with any extension of lock down this impact will be severe. 

We suggest phase wise lifting of Lockdow according to each state requirement.


Following are some Suggestions for phase wise lifting of lock-down and continue our Fight with Corona in Mumbai MMR Region / Maharashtra.


Put on hold for 5 years all Mega project which have not been started or in planning stage like Bullet Train, all Statues, all Monuments etc

Do not Start Local Trains and Metros till 30th April

No Long distance Train and Air travel till 15th May

Do not start Municipal / MSRTC Bus till 30th April

Do not start travel from one District / City to another till 30th April

Do not start travel from one state to another till 30th April

Sec 144 to be continued  till 15th May

Do not start Malls, Cinema, Theaters, Airlines, amusement parks till 30th April

Do not start School and Colleges till 30th June

Do not allow Social, Religious, Political gathering till 15th May

Start Hospitals, clinics for other illness / non Covid

No vehicle to be allowed in cities / towns till 30th April except essential services and emergency

Start or Relax timing from 15th April for Electric, Hardware shops and Car workshop

Start or Relax time for Laundry  / cloth Ironing shops from 15th April

Start or Relax time for Mathadi workers for loading, unloading from 15th April

Start unfinished Road, Drainage, Electricity, Pre Monsoon and other infra work from 15th April, with all safety, precaution and physical distancing

Give Free Ration to approx 40 crore workers from unorganised sector for 6 months

Give Free Health care to all Poor, Middle class for Next 6 months

Free Corona Test and Treatment for all

Enroll NSS  volunteers for community work

Enroll NGO and Social workers for implementation work

Mask compulsory for next 6 months

Open Municipal and Grampanchayat offices for Public utility from 1st May, with restricted timing

Start Restaurant for Take away only from 15th April

Start Home delivery of all products from E commerce portal like Amazon, Flipkart etc  from 15th April pan India

Start Post and Courier services form 15th April

Build Health Care facilities and services for Corona at Colleges, Stadiums

Start Newspaper Delivery from 15th April

From 15th May start limited gathering for Social, Marriage, Religious for maximum 200 people with all precaution and social Distancing with permission from local authorities

Give subsidy for Electric, Telephone bills for 6 months to all Residential units

Provide funds, interest free loan to all business with maximum turnover of Rs. 5 crore

Give Old Age care and Orphanage special permission and special package to work and manage the facility and services irrespective of Registered or non Registered entity

Start Odd Even vehicle from 15th May

Start private offices, call center, government offices etc with 25% attendance from 15th May

Provide Protection Gear / PPE to all Health Care Professional, Municipal staff and Police

Open Corona Hospitals and Isolation space in each Taluka and Municipal Corporation

Involve all Nursing bureaus and Ward boys for duties

Provide safe place to stay and food for Health Care Professional

Close / seal all Hotspots till 15th May

Agriculture / Farming to start from 15th April

Start using Highways for Transportation of Goods

Don's charge GST and other Taxation on health care and food products and services

Start special service / task / plan for Senior Citizens, Very old, Disable, Dementia, Mental ill people

Allow manufacturing of all Pharma and Health care products and services

Allow all Call centers and other such services work from home

Involve NGO's, Social organisation, Religions organization in implementation of government plan to fight corona







Sailesh Mishra
Founder
Silver Inning Foundation

10th April 2020

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Going Back to School After Retirement

A great number of workers coming up on retirement (as well as those who are already retired) are forced to consider the virtually limitless options in terms of what to do after leaving the workplace. While in the past retirement has been considered a time for relaxation after a long and arduous working life, many find that the demands of their former careers have left them with the need for structure and accomplishment in daily life.

It is not uncommon for a percentage of retirees to devote themselves to community organizations through volunteer work. With a lifetime of experience, they can often bring a great deal of value to workplace. Some go one step further and actually continue working, albeit in part time positions. Both of these options give retirees opportunities to continue interacting with like minded people.

For those retirees who enjoy structure in their daily lives, and who are committed to learning at any stage of life, online college may be the best answer. Online college programs offer an extraordinary amount of flexibility while providing older students opportunities for academic growth at extremely reasonable prices, and without the commute!

While retirees often have varying levels of technological aptitude, there is no need for concern. Ever increasing advances in technology have been implemented to make accessing online colleges easier than ever for those who have little to no computer experience. These very same technological advances also allow for ever increasing interaction between instructors and students, creating an educational atmosphere that is in every way similar to sitting in a physical classroom. In this sense, all the student really needs are an internet connection and a willingness to learn.

A great aspect of most online colleges is the diversity of programs available. Just as with physical universities, online colleges can offer the student a wide variety of educational disciplines from which to choose, ranging from accounting to zoology. Needless to say, course material is developed by trained and qualified educators who specialize in conducting online classes, which guarantees that students will have the skills necessary to make a difference in the world.

After retirement, if you are looking for ways of increasing your skill set, or if you simply are someone who is an avid learner, you may be a strong candidate for online college, the wave of the future in the world of education.

The following articles was written by Wendy Graham, a freelance writer that contributes to OnlineCollegeGuru.org, a guide to online colleges.


Posted by Wendy Graham

Wanted Helpline Counselor for Mumbai NGO

Helpline Counselor’s needed for upcoming Senior Citizens 24x7 Helpline in Mumbai

Qualifications and Experience:

Counsellor’s applying for the position of Helpline Counselor’s should have the following;

• Candidate should have complete Graduation in Social work or Diploma in social work or Counseling.
• Should know English and Hindi ,knowledge of Marathi will be advantage
• One or two year experience in working with senior citizens / counseling in difficult situation would be an advantage
• Salary will be commensurate with qualification and experience.
• Should be willing to work in shifts

Contact: Rubina D’Souza Mobile - 09923640870 Email: 1298wrs@1298.org.in

Add – CSSC, M.N. Roy Human Development Campus, 2^nd floor C-Wing, Plot No 6, F Block, Bandra Kurla Complex Bandra (E) Mumbai 400 051.

One Year Diploma in Gerontology 2010 -11: TISS,India

The Centre for Lifelong learning at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai announces one-year Diploma Programme in Gerontology 2010 -11

Duration: June 2010 to April 2011

The last day for receiving applications is the 30th May, 2010

Goals of the Diploma Programme in Gerontology

• To prepare learners for interdisciplinary practice with older adults and their families while providing professional leadership in the field of Gerontology.
• To generate a trained cadre of functionaries for effective intervention based on a Human Rights perspective for enhancingthe 'Quality of Life' of Older Adults

Objectives of the Diploma Programme in Gerontology

• To offer a comprehensive interdisciplinary 'rights-based' perspective in the field of gerontology
• To inculcate a holistic understanding of the biological, social, political and economic issues involved in working with Older Adults
• To impart the necessary attitudes and skills for making effective interventions in the field of Gerontology

Duration of the Course:

One- year, Part-time, Evening Programme: 3 hours per day; Friday & Saturday only. A detailed outline of each Course is given below.

List of course and distribution of credits:

- Basic Course 1 Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (2 Credits)
- Basic Course 2: Health and Wellbeing I (2 Credits)
- Basic Course 3: Health and Wellbeing II (2 Credits)
- Basic Course 4: Policies, Programmes and Management of Services for Older Adults (2 Credits)
- Basic Course 5: Family Dynamics, Skills and Interventions (2 Credits)
- Basic Course 6: Collective Action, Advocacy and Networking ( 2 Credits)
- Basic Course 7: Developmental Interventions with Older Adults (2 Credits)
- Basic Course 8: Older Adults with Special Needs (2 Credits)
- SC I: Ageing and Media (2 Credits)
- SC II: Training for Human Resource Development (2 Credits)
- SC III: Creative Arts and Work with Older Adults (2 Credits)
- SC IV: The Professional Self (Non-Credit Compulsory Course (15 hours)
- Term Paper: Case Study of an Organisation (2 Credits)
- Field Practicum (Exposure Visits and Direct Field Work) (14 Credits)

Total: 38 Credits

Eligibility:

• A Bachelor's Degree (under10+2+3+ or 10+2+2+1) year bridge course pattern of study or any other pattern fulfilling the mandatory requirements of 15 years formal education), in any discipline and minimum age of 25 years. Priority would be given to those who are working in social work organisations.
• Graduate in any discipline. Preference to be given to those with work experience in clinical, social and developmental settings.
• All NGO personnel involved with geriatric services in fields such as health, mental health and education; administrators of human service organizations and corporate sector personnel.
• The Course will cater to all who intend to branch out or initiate services for the elderly.
• The Diploma Programme has an interdisciplinary focus and so it will invite those from medical, legal and financial backgrounds who wish to address issues of elderly and to audit specific subjects in particular.
• 5 Seats will be reserved for candidates in the Age Group 55+

Work and Employment:

Gerontology is a growing and upcoming field thus after graduating the Course participants will be able to:

• Engage in direct services
• Initiate and sustain programmes and services for Older Adults
• Be active members of inter-disciplinary teams working with Older Adults
• Supervise and train field functionaries especially paraprofessionals and volunteers

Application of the Course inputs will be possible in all human service organisations: social agencies, medical and educational institutions as well as the whole gamut of initiatives for Older adults ranging from Institutional Care to Day Care Centres, Community-based interventions and Senior Citizens' Associations

Seletion Procedure:

Those satisfying the eligibility requirements will be called for an interview by the Selection Committee. The list of selected candidates will be notified on the institute Notice Board. The Institute does not take responsibility for information by post.

Candidates may make enquiries through:
Telephone: +91-22-2556 3289 (8 lines), Extn. 252 / 237.

Centre for Lifelong Learning,
Tata Institute of Social Sciences,
Deonar, Mumbai - 400 088
Tel: 91-22-2552 5680
Web: www.tiss.edu

Email: nasreen_r@tiss.edu ; extramural@tiss.edu

‘Silver Market’ a new sunrise industry:holistic approach needed to address the needs of Silver Population

India is gradually undergoing a demographic change. With decline in fertility and mortality rates accompanied by an improvement in child survival, good medical care, improved lifestyle and increased life expectancy, a significant feature of demographic change is the progressive increase in the number of elderly persons.

Today India has 2^nd largest number of Elderly. In 2010 there are more than 90 million ‘Senior Citizens’ i.e. people above 60 years of age of the total population. According to UN by 2050, nearly 20% of India’s population will comprise of people over the age of 60 years. UN also estimates urban population in India to increase from 30 % in 2010 to more than 50 % by 2045. Life expectancy has also increased by 60% from 42 yrs in 1951 to 68.6 yrs in 2008.According to UNICEF Life expectancy in India is expected to be 75 years in 2045-2050.

There has been also Drastic change in 3 segment: Young Old(60- 70 yrs), Old Old ( 71 – 80yrs ) Very Old ( 81+ yrs).

The elderly although a resource of wisdom and valuable experience are perhaps the most marginalised community in India. The now fading joint family system and the Indian cultural values that preached reverence and service towards the elders had served a protective and secure net for the elderly. The advent of nuclear families and other factors like children migrating to cities or abroad for better career opportunities have brought out a range of issues like insecurity, loneliness and lack of companionship leaving the elders more vulnerable in their twilight years. Geriatric Care and Gerontology work is almost non-existent in India. The problems of the elderly don’t end here. Due to their inability to “perform faster” they are often rejected and abused socially, sadly more by their offspring than others, depriving them of a life of dignity and self worth.

But since 1990’s there has been wave of globalization and situation has changed. Elderly are looking for service and products for their long and dignified life. People above 50+ age group have max purchasing power.

Although many social organizations have taken up measures for senior’s well-being, corporate sector in India still not fully sure about the opportunities this segment can offer. There is huge demand now for Elder Friendly products and services.

By providing innovative products and services we are going to open new employment opportunities for all ages. Especially youngsters can be involved in providing services to elderly which will be good in long term to fill gap of intergeneration issues.

Government can promote and encourage business and social entrepreneur by proving Tax Holiday and subsidy to this new sunrise industry.

Participation of corporate sector in providing products and service, will also help funding of NGO’s by CSR to one of the most neglected and ignored segment, the elderly.

Following are some areas of opportunities that can be addressed by civil society and government either singly or by public private partnership. A holistic approach is needed to address the needs of growing and demanding silver population.

Product & Services classified broadly in Six segments:

1).Accommodation and shelter

a) Emergency services

b) Security systems

c) Retirement Township / Village

d) Dementia Home

e) Long Term Care

f) Second home

2). Consumer Durables:

a) Refrigerators, ovens, microwave ovens, geysers, washing machines, air conditioners, water purifiers etc

b) ICT products and services

3) .Personal care-related products and services:

a) General maintenance & care cosmetics

b) Skin care

c) Anti-ageing cosmetics, color cosmetics and other anti ageing Products

d) Beauty parlors, spas and saunas

e) Adult Diapers

f) Brain games

g) Assisted devices

4) .Wellness products & Health-related products and services:

a) Diet Foods

b) Protein related intakes

c) Nutrition enhancing supplements

d) Gyms and fitness centers

e) Centers of alternative therapies and treatments

f) Gadgets and equipments related to health monitoring

g) Fall prevention

h) Geriatric Management Services

5).Financial sector

a) Wealth management

b) Income generation

c) Mediclaim / Medicare

d) Insurance

e) Reverse Mortgage

f) Pension schemes

g) Micro Finance / SHG

h) Second Career

6) .Elder Services

a) Spirituality services

b) Care taker bureaus

c) Nursing Bureaus

d) Utility Services

e) Meal Services

f) Training and Development

g) Life Long Learning

h) Hobbies and Activity

i) Pre retirement training

j) Matrimonial

k) Gerontological Services – psycho – social

l) Day care centers

m) Support Groups

n) Recreation services

o) Tours and Travel

p) Cremation services

q) Legal Aid

r) Financial Aid

s) Mobile clinics

t) Elder Designs & Architecture

u) E@ services

v) Respite Care

w) Consultancy

We at Silver Innings are working towards creating Elder Friendly World where Ageing becomes a Positive and Rewarding Experience. Hope we will have many new enterprising people and organisations working towards this goal.