🧓 WHAT – Aged‑Care Foundations in Tamil Nadu
These are nonprofits and trusts dedicated to supporting elderly individuals—especially those who are destitute, chronically ill, or socially isolated. Their work spans community-based self-help groups, home‑based care, old‑age residences, and health outreach programs across Tamil Nadu districts.
🌟 FEATURES
Feature
Description
👥 Community-based Self‑Help
Elder Self-Help Groups in villages (12–20 elders)
🏡 Home & Institutional Care
Home-care visits, palliative teams, and old-age homes
🧑‍⚕️ Medical & Palliative Care
Nurse/doctor visits, physiotherapy at home, wound/catheter care
🧾 Elder Empowerment & Advocacy
Livelihood support, digital literacy, policy advocacy
đź“Ť District-Wide Presence
Active in Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore, Theni, Trichy, Madurai, etc.
🎯 OBJECTIVES
To combat elderly neglect, isolation, poverty, and health challenges
To foster economic and psychosocial independence among seniors
To deliver healthcare access within communities
To empower elder collectives to sustain peer-led care
To influence policy and government strategies for geriatric welfare
âś… ADVANTAGES
Advantage
Benefit
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Community Empowerment
Elder-led collectives that self-manage support systems
