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Thursday, April 10, 2014

Celebration Time @ A1 Snehanjali and Silver Inning...

Silver Innings Celebrates Foundation Day...

On 10th April 2008, our Social Enterprise organisation 'Silver Innings' was launched to Work With Senior Citizens. It has been amazing 6 Years and Silver Innings has become a movement, a trend setter with its uniqueness and innovative Positive approach towards Ageing. We take this opportunity to Thank you all and all Elders for your support and blessings.
Yes we all are the Change to make this society for all Ages.
Wish you all rocking Silver Innings ahead......

Love you all and big hug from Team Silver Innings.

Monday, April 7, 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party #loksabhaelection2014 Manifesto with regards to Senior Citizens Issues



My detail view: Bharatiya Janata Party #loksabhaelection2014 Manifesto with regards to Senior Citizens Issues
 
There are 104 million Senior Citizens (60+), 10% of total population and around 23% of total voting population.

Iam Happy and Unhappy with BJP party manifesto.



Iam Unhappy because it has  totally ignored NPOP( National Policy of Older Person) 1999, the Mission statement of Indian Govt. For 104 million Senior Citizens ; also there is no mention of Alzheimer's and Dementia.


Iam happy because it does talks about Elders at various points such as: 

Direct Way:


  • Its first Political Party that has mentioned Senior Citizens In table of Content and as one of major Focus area

  • Page 19:Under: Social Security - A Caring Government, Passionate Society:  India has always been a caring society. It is in our culture to help the aged, the weak and the helpless. We have to retain this. We have to educate our younger generations about this. The social security schemes of the Governments have to be made more meaningful. Our aspirations get frustrated when we encounter a weak social infrastructure. We need it on a daily basis. 


  • Page 19: Under: Senior Citizens:

  1. BJP is committed to the welfare of senior citizens, especially their security and health care. We will take measures to deal with the issues related to the senior citizens in a focused manner.
  2. BJP will: Provide financial support, exploring ideas like additional tax benefits and higher interest rates.
  3. Invest in setting up and improving old-age homes.
  4. Harness their experience in the National Interest. Devise schemes and programs to engage thesenior citizens as volunteers / part time workers in various development programmes of the government, in urban and rural areas. This will not only help in utilizing their time, but also it would be an effective utilization of their experience and may add an additional source of income for them.



  • Page 25 and 26 Under Health Services - Increase the Access, Improve the Quality, Lower the Cost :  Senior Citizens healthcare would be a special focus area

  • Page 27 and 28: Under: Agriculture - Productive, Scientific and Rewarding : Put in place welfare measures for farmers above 60 years in age, small and marginal farmers and farm labours.

  
Indirect:

  • Page 31: Under : Labour Force - The Pillar of Our Growth: Strengthen the Pension and Health Insurance safety nets for all kinds of labourers



  • Page 33  Under Railway: Tourist Rail - including Pilgrimage Rail.


Read #BJPManifesto2014 in detail: http://www.bjp.org/manifesto2014

This election,We at Silver Inning Foundation and Millions of Senior Citizens will only VOTE for a Candidate or political party who declares in its manifesto a promise to pass and implement NPOP 1999(National Policy of Senior Citizens) in LokSabha, Otherwise,  We will use our right to NOTA (None Of The Above). 

Dear friends, We appeal to the youth and all the Senior Citizens to join us in making our country an elder friendly one. Yes, We are the Change. Now it’s your turn to be the change!!!  If you also care about your Elders as much as we do, please share!

Silver Inning Foundation urges political parties, civil society, media, government and community to have any policy and program Inclusive of Senior Citizens or for all ages and have Empathy towards our Senior Citizens, one day we will too grow old......



Sailesh Mishra
Founder




Saturday, April 5, 2014

Aam Aadmi Party #loksabhaelection2014 Manifesto with regards to Senior Citizens Issues

My view: Aam Aadmi Party  #loksabhaelection2014 Manifesto with regards to Senior Citizens Issues:

Iam Totally Unhappy and Sad with Aam Aadmi Party #AAP manifesto for general election, had expected them to cover major issues of 104 million Senior Citizens, 10% of total population and around 23% of total voting population.

It's actually shocking and surprising, they have fully ignored and neglected Senior Citizens issues despite sending them constant reminder since 25th Nov 2012 when the party was formed and they asked for opinion for making their party constitution. I had written Open letter to party and they had acknowledge the same too.

My view:
The AAP has not mentioned Senior Citizens anywhere.
On page 18 they mentioned Social Security for unorganized sector
On page 16 - this is only place they have direct mention about Old Age Pension

Indirect way, on page 8 they have mention Right to Health and on page 12 they have mention that they will Facilitate Social Security Net and  On page 21 under PWD(cognitive disability); all this might be useful to Elders if this policy is Inclusive.

Iam unhappy because it has  not mentioned anywhere Senior Citizens as focus agenda and not mentioned in Table of Content; it has totally ignored NPOP( National Policy of Older Person) 1999, the Mission statement of Indian Govt. For 104 million Senior Citizens ; also there is no mention of Alzheimer's and Dementia.

It's good they have mention Animal welfare but forgot Our Elders, Human beings......

Check the Aam Aadmi Party #AAP Election 2014 Manifesto:

http://www.aamaadmiparty.org/aap-manifesto-2014


Check here too for. AAP Manifesto:
 https://m.app.box.com/index.php?rm=box_download_shared_file&file_id=f_15890296399&shared_name=q9k6f7e21265olkpxrzq

https://m.app.box.com/view_shared/q9k6f7e21265olkpxrzq

Will check other parties Manifesto also in few days, hope other parties have that Will to talk about our Elders and have Inclusive policy for them.......... Silver Innings urges political parties, civil society, media, government and community to have. Empathy towards our Senior Citizens, one day we will too grow old......

Sailesh Mishra
Founder


This election Senior Citizens will Use NOTA (None Of The Above)

This election,We at Silver Innings and Millions of Senior Citizens will only VOTE for a Candidate or political party who declares in its manifesto a promise to pass and implement NPOP (National Policy of Senior Citizens) in LokSabha, Otherwise,  We will use our right to NOTA (None Of The Above). 


Dear friends, We appeal to the youth and all the Senior Citizens to join us in making our country an elder friendly one. Yes, We are the Change. Now it’s your turn to be the change!!!  If you also care about your Elders as much as we do, please share!


Sailesh Mishra 
Founder President 

Indian National Congress Manifesto with regards to Senior Citizens Issues

Indian National Congress #loksabhaelection2014 Manifesto with regards to Senior Citizens Issues:


Iam Unhappy and Happy with Congress party manifesto.

Iam unhappy because it has  not mentioned Senior Citizens as focus agenda and not mentioned in Table of Content; it has totally ignored NPOP( National Policy of Older Person) 1999, the Mission statement of Indian Govt. For 104 million Senior Citizens ; also there is no mention of Alzheimer's and Dementia.

Iam happy because it does talks about Elders at various points such as: 
In page no. 8 it talks about PFRDA 2013(pension regulator body);
In page no 10 in 15 point agenda it mentions in point 1b) Pension and point 1d) Social security; 
In page 14 it talks about Pension cover, Old age Protection and Old age homes;
In page no 30 it talks about Universal Pension for the Elderly and Widows;
Also the manifesto does mentions two points which may benefit Senior Citizens if it makes Right to Health and Rastriya Swastya Bima Yojna(health insurance) Inclusive.
Check the Congress (INC) Election 2014 


Check the Manifesto website: http://inc.in/manifesto/ 

Will check other parties Manifesto also in few days, hope other parties have that Will to talk about our Elders and have Inclusive policy for them.......... Silver Innings urges political parties, civil 
society, media, government and community to have Empathy towards our Senior Citizens, one day 
we will too grow old......


Sailesh Mishra
Founder President 

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Mumbai World Alzheimer's Day / Month 2013

The Theme for World Alzheimer's Month™ 2013:  Dementia , A Journey of Caring  



On the occasion of World Alzheimer’s Day on 21st Sep 2013  ARDSI (Alzheimer's & Related Disorders Society of India) Greater Mumbai chapter in association with Silver Inning Foundation , SVT College , YWCA Andheri , Pushpa MA Foundation , St. Thomas Orthodox Church , Helpage India , Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work & A1 Snehanjali Assisted Living Elder Care Home Invites you for Month long  Programme in September 2013  to create awareness about  Dementia and Alzheimer’s in city of Mumbai and nearby area . All over India ARDSI and its networking organization will hold awareness campaign. The Mumbai event's Online Media Partner is The Metrognome  . 
 
This event is FREE and Open for Family members, Students, Counselors  , Medical and Social Work Professionals , Person suffering with Dementia / Alzheimer’s , Senior Citizens & Interested individuals , with Prior Registration. 
 
12th Sep to 28th Sep : Street Play for sensitization and awareness at various locations and Ganpati mandals in Mumbai , Navi Mumbai and Thane District by Nirmala Niketan Students of Social work in association with Helpage India and Silver Inning Foundation  
 
20th Sep Fri : Interactive Talk and Street Play at Asha Kiran Senior Citizens Facility , YWCA , Near Navrang Cinema , Andheri west , 11am onwards 
 
 21st Sep Sat : Memory Walk and Street Play at Pushpa Ma Foundation , Dada Dadi Park , Veer Savarkar Udyan , L.T.Road , Borivali west , 5pm to 6.30pm 


22nd Sep Sun : Interactive Talk and awareness campaign at St Thomas Orthodox Church, S.V Road, Chincholi, Malad West , 11am to 12.30 . 
 
27th Sep Fri : Interactive Talk and Street  at A1 Snehanjali , Silver Innings Assisted Living Elder Care Home , D'silva Nagar , Nala Village, Nalasopara west , 4pm to 5.30pm . Contact  9323919145 
 
28th Sep Sat : Sensitization Seminar  “Understanding & Respecting Individuals with Alzheimer’s” (Lecture supported with Skits, Videos  &  Poster Exhibition)  by students of Family & Child  Enrichment Center , Department of Human Development , SVT College at Mini Auditorium , SVT College , SNDT University , Juhu , 2pm to 4pm . Contact 9820498738, 9821488790
 
This programme is supported by Eisai . 
 
Contact: ARDSI Greater Mumbai Chapter / Silver Inning Foundation : 9987104233/ 9029000091 (Mon to Sat 10am to 6pm) . 
 
 
 
 
Lets Remember Those Who Cant Remember 
 
 

Thursday, August 22, 2013

A1 Snehanjali , Assisted Living Elder Care Home for Dementia / Alzheimer's , Parkinson



A1 SNEHANJALI , A Silver Innings TM Assisted Living Elder Care Home ,  “Transforming lives to mitigate loneliness, helplessness, and boredom”. 

 

Silver InningsTM is proud to open “A1 Snehanjali”, its first 24 x 7 assisted living facility in a care-home for seniors, who do not need constant medical intervention or nursing home care. The care-home is located at historic town of Nalasopara (West Rly), which is about 50 km from Mumbai in western suburb. It is located on the plot just opposite “D’silva Nagar Bus Stop” at Nala village. The well known coastal beaches like Kalamb, Rajodi, Arnala and Suruchi Wadi are within 2 to 4 kms radius. Historical Buddhist caves, Church, Agashi Jain Temple, Shani Dev Temple, Vasai Fort are other famous places to visit which are within the proximity of the care-home. It is accessible from Nalasopara, as well as from Vasai and Virar on western suburbs. Sanjeevani Hospital, Cardinal Gracious Hospital, Alliance and Riddhi Siddhi Hospital are within emergency access. This fabulous bungalow with a garden and home-like atmosphere will accommodate maximum of 13 seniors. Silver InningsTM a social enterprise , was founded in 2008 and since then it has committed to ensure that ageing gracefully becomes a positive and rewarding experience for all seniors.

At A1 Snehanjali our mission is to help elders and their family members to overcome the challenges of ageing and show them the way to transform lives to mitigate loneliness, helplessness and boredom and live with dignity in their silver years.

Our nurturing and trained professional staff is dedicated to provide all residents with highest level of quality and expert services. Families subscribing to our service will be assured peace of mind; knowing that their loved one is enjoying his/her best days of “Silver Years” at A1 Snehanjali. A therapeutic and secure environment will be provided to the residents along with non-pharmacological interventions if required.

     A1 Snehanjali has created package of integrated amenities that is designed to provide seniors with most of the service required to lead a normal home-like life. It offers both personalized and group programs and services that focus on stimulating mind, body and soul.  We are offering a convenient month-to-month room rental that includes the following: Comfortable room including basic utilities ; Three VEG meals a day (As per nutritional requirement) ; Common dining facility (with option for room service if required ) ;Access to attending staff 24 hours a day ; Daily housekeeping and weekly laundry service ;Daily activities and exercise programs ; Transportation to doctor’s appointments ; Medication management, assistance with pill box ; Weekly medical checkup ; Doctor on call ; Grooming and Hygiene ; Incontinence care ; Bathing & Dressing


    
General Principles of Caring for Residents at A1 Snehanjali

         Person Centered Care
         Dignity & Respect
         Communication
         Independence
         Privacy
         Safety


Unique Features of A1 Snehanjali:

What is Snehanjali care?
The power of loving touch has proved to have calming effect on seniors and decreases the need for psychiatric medication. Massage along with soothing music will be provided to seniors as part of Snehanjali care depending upon need.

What is Dementia care?
We have trained our staff at A1 Snehanjali, to provide care for persons challenged with dementia. This involves redirection, engagement, stimulation, simplifying complex tasks and speaking to seniors at slow pace in an appropriate tone. Brain fitness will be promoted using games, puzzles, crosswords etc. The facility has a secured environment that enables persons with dementia to stroll freely in a protected and supervised setting.

What is Parkinson’s Care?
Seniors with Parkinson’s disease will undergo a range of motion exercises daily to prevent contractures and maintain their mobility. Staff at A1 Snehanjali will ensure that durable medical equipment such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs are used by the senior to assist with ambulation and prevent falls.

What Social Services will be available?
Silver Innings TM is well known for linking seniors with available community resources based on needs. Seniors at “A1 Snehanjali” will be taken on field trips to community events or people from community will visit regularly. They can participate in a variety of activities such as yoga, arts and crafts and Chai Social (Tea chats).

What Nutrition will be provided?
A1 Snehanjali understands the importance of nutrition. It has direct impact on health, socialization and well-being of seniors. A healthy, nutritious, vegetarian low fats diet rich in proteins with fruits, vegetables etc. as advised by experienced dietician, will be provided to the seniors daily to promote healthy ageing.

We have tried our best to make rooms and overall ambience to be pleasing and tastefully designed to meet the comfort of the seniors. Apart from these bedrooms, it has a separate kitchen to cook only vegetarian food, a living cum reception room and an activity space for some group activities and visitor’s waiting room. The facility is equipped with amenities including Television, Music system, Activity area, Inverter and Generator for back-up during power failure, Fire extinguisher, walk way, a beautiful garden around the bungalow and CCTV cameras for security.

Cost:
Non Refundable and Refundable deposit plus monthly payment for 2 year, 3 year or 5 year living option. Cost does not include Medicine, Diaper’s, Toiletries and Specialized Medical Diagnosis and Treatment.

Inspiration:
The Eden Alternative ®

Project Advisors:
Dr. Devendra Save, MD, Psychiatrist
Dr. Manjoj Hunur, MD, Neurologist

Founder Members:
Ramakant & Manjula Mishra
Jimmy and Dolly Dordi
                  
Team Mentors:
*         Dr. Charles Pinto, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry
*         Susan Somers, Gen Sec INPEA, USA
*         Dr Sanjay Kumawat, MD, Psychiatrist
*         Dr. Radha Murthy, President Nightingales Medical Trust

Advocate and Legal Advisor:
Solicitor Rajni Divkar

Hon. Consultants:
*         Dr. Nidhi Mishra, (Ph.D) Gerontologist
*         Prof. Parul Kibliwala, Professor (Nursing), SNDT University
*         Raheen Jummani, Clinical Psychologist
*         Neha Chedda, Dietician
*         Dr. Alka Subramanyam, MD, Psychiatrist
*         Dr. Leena Gangooli, Family Care Physician
*         Dr. Neha Deshpande Kamat (Ph.D) Gerontologist and Trainer 
*         Dr. Amol Sangekar, Occupational Therapist and Ergonomic Consultant

International Consultants:
*         Reis Woollen, Geriatric Nurse & Elder Care Educator, California, USA
*         Hendi Lingiah, Psychologist & Aging Service Management Consultancy, France
*         Prof. Denise Burnette, Sociologist, Columbia University, USA
*         Dr. Ritabelle Fernandes, Geriatrician, Hawai, USA

Networking Partners:
Silver Inning Foundation
ARDSI Greater Mumbai Chapter
OYA (Open Your Arm) 
Neha Nutrifit and Fitness
CNA Architects

For More Information please Contact:
Center Manager: 91+9323919145
Skype: a1snehanjali

Site Address: Marciana Bungalow, D’silva Nagar, Nala Village, Nalasopara West, (Mumbai W.Rly), Taluka Vasai, Dist. Thane, Maharashtra. India. 401203


Silver Innings is Social Enterprise. 10% of profit earned from this initiative will be spent for funding activities of ‘Silver Inning Foundation’, an NGO dedicated for Senior Citizens.

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