SOCIETY

Old age homes in Gujarat, where elders feel at home

     Ahmedabad: Gone are the days when old-age homes were viewed as just as a shelter for lonely, destitute or helpless senior citizens left alone by their children. Today there are many old age homes where elders like to stay because they find many like-minded people. Many of them are well-to-do, have no problem with their family, adn are only looking for common interest and good company. They love to live in the company of people of their age having same interest and passion, which is , otherwise a difficult choice while being with their children at home. "I have come over here of my won will . I saw this place and liked the environment and atmosphere. They have very good accommodation .If one wants to live happily and peacefully, he/she should come here. I am thankful to the person who has made this place" says Kanaiya Lal Parikh, a resident of age old home. With more youngsters migrating abroad, their parents prefer to stay back. "There are people whose children are settled abroad , such couple do not have shortage of money, they just want a good comfortable home, where they can stay. Such requirements are in demand" says Narendra Bhai Patel, a trustee of an old age home.
-Aug 14, 2005

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