Senior Citizens | Karmayog

NGOs / Organizations. Associatons working for the care of the elderly
- India
  - Mumbai Organisations offering services for the elderly (legal, medical,etc)
    - Mumbai Key Map (Representing all Wards) (jpg)
    - Compiled Table of the No. of Org offering various services (legal ,medical Etc) (jpg)
    - Key to the Ward Wise Maps Given Below (jpg)
    - Ward A
      - Ward: A Colaba
      - Ward: A Map (jpg)
    - Ward C
      - Ward: C Bhuleshwar, Dhobi Talao
      - Ward C- Map (jpg)
    - Ward D
      - Ward:D Girgaum
      - Ward: D Map (jpg)
    - Ward E
      - Ward: E Byculla
      - Ward: E Map (jpg)
    - Ward F
    - Ward G
    - Ward H
      - Ward: H / East Santacruz
      - Ward: H / West Bandra, Khar
      - Ward H – West_ Map (jpg)
      - Ward H – East _Map (jpg)
    - Ward K
      - Ward: K / East Vile Parle
      - Ward: K / West Andheri
      - Ward:K West Map (jpg)
      - Ward K – East_Map (jpg)
    - Ward L
      - Ward: L Kurla
      - Ward L – Map (jpg)
    - Ward M
      - Ward: M / East Govandi, Mahul
      - Ward: M / West Chembur
      - Ward M – West_Map (jpg)
      - Ward M – East Map (jpg)
    - Ward N
      - Ward: N Ghatkopar
      - Ward N – Map (jpg)
    - Ward P
      - Ward: P / North Malad
      - Ward: P / South Goregaon
      - Ward P -South_Map (jpg)
      - Ward P – North_Map (jpg)
    - Ward R
    - Ward S
      - Ward: S Vikhroli, Bhandup
      - Ward S – Map (jpg)
    - Ward T
      - Ward: T Mulund
      - Ward T – Map (jpg)
  - (12) Mumbai Senior Retirees Federations
    - Retirees Federations
  - Other Useful Resources
    - (21)NGO’s in Mumbai & Outside Mumbai listed on Karmayog
    - (31) Other Related NGO’s in Mumbai & Outside Mumbai listed on Karmayog
    - Omashram Old Age Home at Bangalore -An Article about The Elderly by Mohan Pai, Omashram Trust, Bangalore
    - Available short term computer education course for Senior Citizens -By Sterlite Foundation
    - Diploma in Gerontology -By Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Course Duration is from June 2008 to April, 2009)
    - Adult diaper suppliers
    - Elders Helpline Number -1090
    - Talent 58- A portal specially for the senior citizens to keep utilize thier capabilities
    - Helpline Numbers ( Ambulance, Hospitals,Policestations etc)
  - Mobile Medicare Unit Programme -By Helpage India
- Assitive Devices for Senior Citizens -Source : Society for Serving Seniors
Old Age Homes
- List of Old Age Homes in India (State Wise) -From the Psychogeriatric Advisory Group India (www.pagindia.com) as on 1st July 2011 (pdf)
Government Laws/Acts/Policies
- The Maintenance of Parents and Senior Citizens Bill, 2007
Schemes / Concessions /Certifications
- Taxation Laws & Rules for Senior Citizens -Source : Disability India
- Concession & Facilities for Senior Citizens (Interest Rates, Medical & Others) -Source : Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
- Concessions in Railways & Other Transportation -Society For Seniors
- Reverse Mortgage Loan Scheme – (for Senior Citizen Housing ) -By National Housing Bank (NHB)
- Documents Required for Reverse Loan Mortgage Scheme . -Loan Application, Agreement,Deed of Simple Mortgage form (doc)
- Facility & Concession for Senior Citizens 2011 -Updated With Reference to Mumbai & Maharashtra as on April 2011
- Reverse Mortgage Loan- Annuity Plan -Star Union Dai-Ichi Life Insurance launches to Senior Citizens
- Insurance Schemes for senior citizens (Pension & Medical ) -Source : Disability India
- Related Articles
  - ET:Reverse mortgage: Ticking bomb for senior citizens? (Analysis of the scheme),Sep 5,2007
  - Reverse Mortgage Loan – By M.V.Ruparelia. -All aspects of the Scheme for benefit of Sr Citizens desiring to improve their Standard Of Living
  - Age when one can avail benefits set aside for senior citizens -National Portal of India – Senior Citizens Corner
  - INRnews:National Housing Bank to provide guarantees for reverse mortgage,March 02, 2007
  - Rupeetimes:Issues with reverse mortgage worry banks :Jan 14, 2008
  - Reverse Mortgage: Concept gains momentum -By Minna Kumar
Pension/Savings Schemes
- Pension Plans at a Glance -By Harmony
- National Old Age Pension (NOAP) Scheme ,Old Age Widow Pension -Source : Disability India
Senior Citizens Savings Scheme, 2004 Frequently Asked Questions -By RBI
Senior Citizens Savings Scheme, 2004 -Including Forms , Contact Details & Others (pdf)

Senior Citizens Saving Scheme 2004- Issues Relating to TDS Clarification. -By Ministry of Finance (2006) (pdf)
Senior Citizen Plan by Banks (Deposits, Personal Loan & Others )
Pension for Old Age in India as on 2009 (pps)
Related Articles
- DNA:The clause of confusion in Senior Citizens Savings Scheme: June 23,2006
- An Experience with Post office savings for senior citizens -By Thilakam Rajendran
- Experience with Varishtha Pension Bima Yojna -LIC -By R.S.Panjwani.
- The Hindu :Pension scheme for senior citizens living below poverty line launched: Nov 19,2007
- Is the Senior Citizens Savings Scheme good?
Related Articles & Discussions
- Medical ( Depression, loneliness & Others )
- Depression among the elderly, though common, often goes un-addressed and unrecorded -By Harmony Magazine
Statistics
- Situation of the Older Persons in India-(Demographic Profile of the Elderly in India) -Source : Sarvekshana
General Articles
How to make your own Will -By Deepa Venkatraghvan, Moneycontrol.com
Issues Faced By Senior Citizens today -Source : People for Social Cause
Tips for Senior Citizen Security -Source : Disability India
Global Age Friendly Cities Guide -By World Health Organisation. (pdf)
Library Articles related to Senior Citizens
Related Websites
Programmes/Certificate courses for Care Givers -By National Initiative On Care For Elderly
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- Human Rights member panel saved ailing senior citizen – ToI report -This is the story how a member of Maharashtra Human Right Organisation saved the life of ailing sen (pdf)
- Human Rights member panel saved ailing senior citizen – ToI report -This is the story how a member of Maharashtra Human Right Organisation saved the life of ailing sen (pdf)
- Successful and Productive Ageing – Seminar for Elders -Topics – Productive Ageing, Coping with Empty Nest, Health and Nutrition. Speakers – Amruta Lovekar, (doc)
- FAMILY WELFARE AGENCY (FWA) ELDER CARE VOLUNTEER SEARCH -Volunteers interested in working with the elderly and on elder care issues at the ward level contact
- FAMILY WELFARE AGENCY (FWA) ELDER CARE VOLUNTEER SEARCH -Volunteers interested in working with the elderly and on elder care issues at the ward level contact (doc)
Three tips to help lonely senior citizens -Three tips to help lonely senior citizens, that came from the top of my mind are described.
Case study of an Elder Abuse in Bangalore -Details of elderly couple being ignored, neglected and abused by son and DIL are narrated.
Where do Senior Citizens Congregate? -Places where Senior Citizens gather are listed.
What can BSNL do for Senior Citizens? -Suggestions to BSNL to help senior citizens are given. Tarrif concessions, help with Do not call Reg
Third Age Learning for Senior Citizens -Scientists say that we had better use our brains lest we should lose it. Third Age Learning keeps br
Probus Way to Healthy Ageing. Book Review -Compendium of highly useful info of importance to senior citizens especially in Chennai. (doc)
Joy of Ageing -Interested in graying gracefully and be happy for the rest of your life? Then Read this book.
The Young and the Old: Bringing them together -Present day youngsters do not bother about old people. Some methods of bridging the gap are explored
Sleep Problems of senior Citizens -Several suggestions to overcome sleep problems are given. Difficulty in resuming sleep after a break
Global Economic Recession and Indian Senior Citizens -Suggests what the Government, public sector banks and others may do to help senior citizens out of E
Senior Citizens and their frivolous demands -Senior Citizens must not be thinking only of their own selves. Demands made should not be frivolous. (doc)
Newsletters that Senior Citizens may read for free -Describes a dozen newsletters that Senior Citizens may get free of cost. (doc)
How can we help lonely senior citizens? -Tips for helping the senior citizens to fight their loneliness are given (doc)
Verdurez Announces Launch of Social Networking Website for Senior Indians -A website launched for senior Indians
Retirement Resort/Home Mysore, Karnataka, India -Evergreen Villas is a resort-styled tranquil retreat for people over 55, without the burden of mont
Course: Diploma in Gerontology
Reservation about Old Age Homes -By Praful Vora
Medical Insurance -IRDA announcement to curb increase in premium for senior citizens at 75%
Jobs available for Senior Citizens
- October 27: Dhanu: Vacancies at All India Balkan-ji-Bari -Post of Male Administrative / Center Manager ( 50 yrs and above with good health)
- October 21: Mumbai: Two Vacancies at Society for the Education of the Crippled -Post of Teacher Full time Male / Female ( 50 yrs and above with good health)
- April 07: Mumbai: Vacancies at Illumine Knowledge Resources Pvt Ltd -Post of Retired Engineers