The above mentioned service opportunities are the
objectives of our institution. Old aged home is a basically
western concept. In fact, due to old age, bent, tired
frustrated old men are really disappointed, because of
conflict with new generation.
Even daily meals and their
living with their children have become problems. The
need of the old age homes was not felt in the past. In India
there is cultural heritage of joint family system and Indian
mindset used to respect parents, Guru & Guest. Parents,
Guru and Guests were treated as God. In modern life we
Indians are accepting western education and with that its
culture and values.
Besides increasing urbanization,
pollution, scarcity of space to live and struggle to make
both ends meet, is inevitable. Independent living is
preferred to joint living. One self and ones own family unit
is the sole concern. Usefulness and selfishness are at the
centre of thinking. Many do not hesitate to tell that his
parents live in an old age home. Rich and dignitaries also
feel proud in telling that their parents live in an old aged
home. It is a sad situation.
Changing social and family values and collapsed family
setup have put forth infinite problems before elders. The
person who has spent the whole life in keeping self-
respect and who has dedicated everything to his family,
would not adjust himself in a pitiable condition. Pity in
one's own home is resentful and dishonour also.