Understanding the importance of day care centres for elderly in Mumbai

In India there is a need for a double income, small homes and nuclear family system which have all played a role in senior citizens being neglected. This leads to age related issues of health, loneliness, dementia and basic support. Many are ill-treated and sometimes abandoned by their families. A day care centre provides a safe and secure space for senior citizens to go for solving their personal issues. The elderlies are given care, medical assistance, emotional support, aid, advice and a space where they meet others in similar situations. The day care centre also acts as an outlet for senior citizens to spend time and indulge in recreation activities, outings and gatherings. Not only does this give them emotional support but also has a positive impact on their mental and physical wellbeing. Supporting day care centres in the future will create a healthier senior citizen community. It will create more awareness on issues faced by senior citizens and how to tackle them by indulging elderly to spend their time with the other members as friends to talk, advise and support, creating a healthy social and personal attitude. Day Care Centre is an important step towards minimising social isolation among elders, creating happy and positive environment in their family and home.