Integrated living for orphans and elderly, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

A tender stage in life where a person is very delicate and requires continual love, care and nurture to develop a strong set of values and morals is their childhood. This necessary love and care are by and large conferred to us by our families. However, there are numerous youngsters not lucky enough to get this opportunity - ORPHANS. A similar situation wherein the individuals are denied their family‘s affection and assistance is that of elderly, living in old age homes. Family is viewed as the fundamental help and security for the older people. The principle issues faced by elderly in old age homes are in adjusting socially and personally; issues of depression, dejection, monetary weakness and in familiarizing themselves. By carefully studying and incorporating the needs for both the ages, a homely and familiar environment which has a sense of family and attachment can be created to produce a positive effect and bring about better physical and emotional well-being, which is missing by both the age groups. This integration of the living spaces for the two generations can be mutually beneficial for both. It can help to ―Make elderly young and children wiser‖.