It's a home away from home for elderly persons who are in need of shelter, love, affection, reverence and comforts. The 'Retreat' not only provides a roof for senior citizens but also take care of their basic needs.
Developed and devised by two young MBAs - Amrita Kumari and Alka Kumari - it is nestled at 255/A, Pataliputra Colony. A five-bed home, with one bed especially for ailing person, with two full-time caretakers and a cook, 'Retreat' is a composite shelter. Apart from this, the building has been converted into a modern home for elderly with the facilities like a library, physio care services, TV, music system and indoor games like carrom board, chess, billiards etc for recreation and round the clock access to a doctor, apart from weekly health check-ups. It is managed by Bhuwaneshwar Educational and Social Trust.
When asked as to what prompted them to start such a venture, Amrita, the honorary director of the 'Retreat', says, "There has been a rising trend among the urban elderly people who move out of their homes to the habitats especially catering to their needs, to spend rest of their life in peace and comfort. Apart from this, there are many senior citizens who are neglected by their children and other members of the family. There are some who are issueless and have none to call their own. A good number of elderly persons have sufficient income for their living but no relatives to take care of them in their old age and sickness. These elderly persons get serious psychological depression. So, we decided to do something for them and create a safe place where they can live with dignity and interact with their peers."
Says Alka, the CEO of 'Retreat', "Keeping all these in mind, we decided to address this need by establishing a home where the neglected elderly people can get emotional support and respect. We also intend to support the hobbies of the elderly."
As for the rules are concerned, admission is open to any senior citizen of Indian origin who can't lead his/her life due to loneliness or in absence of any attendant/person to take care of, or those who can't manage their livelihood adequately due to old age factor or neglected by their kin and wish to serve the society for their remaining part of life and want to share their knowledge and experiences with the younger generation. The applicant will be required to submit reports of the tests advised by the old age home. The doctor assigned by the 'Retreat' will examine the test reports and admission will be confirmed only on his approval.
The charges are now Rs 12,000 per person per month. "Once all the beds are full, we will quickly hire a bigger house where we can accommodate at least 15 persons," said Amrita.
source :TOI
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