Elderly Care

India's elderly population (60+) has crossed 14 crore and will reach 30 crore by 2050. Yet our social security system barely exists — only 30% of elderly receive any pension (average ₹200-500/month). In rural UP, many elderly are abandoned by their children after property disputes or are simply left behind when families migrate to cities for work.

Varanasi has a unique problem: thousands of elderly widows from across India come here to "die by the Ganga" — abandoned by families, they survive on temple alms of ₹5-10/day. They lack shelter, food, medicine, clothing, and human connection. Many suffer from chronic diseases — 70% of elderly in rural India have at least one chronic condition (diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, cataracts) — but cannot afford treatment.

Loneliness is a silent killer: studies show isolated elderly have 26% higher mortality risk. Depression affects 20-30% of elderly in India, but mental health services for seniors are virtually non-existent in rural areas.

Your donation provides dignity, care, and companionship to our elders:

• **₹200** provides one week of nutritious meals to one elderly person
• **₹1,000** covers monthly medicines for one chronic disease patient
• **₹3,000** sponsors a complete health check-up (blood tests, ECG, eye test, dental) for one senior
• **₹10,000** provides 3 months of comprehensive elder care (food + medicine + companionship visits)

We regularly provide food, clothing, blankets, and essential medicines to 500+ elderly people in need. Our volunteer teams make weekly visits to identified lonely elderly, providing companionship, grocery support, and health monitoring. We organize monthly community celebrations, health camps, and recreational activities. Our Widow Support initiative in Varanasi provides managed shelter, daily meals, and medical care to abandoned widows.