Wednesday 18 June 2014

Promotion of Productive Ageing

We must work towards promotion of healthy and productive ageing in our society by acknowledging and appreciating the contribution of our elders in the welfare of society, family and their own selves. As Dr. Robert Butler mentioned " Productive Ageing is not only paid productivity, but unpaid, voluntary activity for one's family, for the community and even for one's self", so we must acknowledge the paid and unpaid efforts of our seniors in  the development of our society.

One such unpaid effort which we often ignore or rather take it for granted is their role as a grandparent in the upbringing of their grandchildren. In many families, especially in big cities where both parents are working and cannot afford to take care of their children alone, grandparents play a major role in their upbringing and socialization.

Lets recognize and acknowledge all such efforts by our seniors and help them in leading a dignified life.

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Sunday 8 June 2014

An event for raising voice against Elder Abuse

Dear Friends,

Requesting all those of you who are staying in Pune or nearby areas to participate in the Mini Walkathon organized by the International Longevity Centre-India (ILC-I), Pune, on 15th June, 2014. This day is marked world-wide as the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).

ILC-I is organizing this event for raising voice against elder abuse. In this event senior citizens, children, NGO representatives, youngsters and concerned members of society would walk from a designated point at Raja Mantri Udyan, Mehendale Garage Chowk, Pune to the ILS Law College Auditorium via Nal Stop, sporting T-shirts and caps carrying the message to “Stop Elder Abuse”.

This walkathon will start at 8.30 am on the 15th of June from Raja Mantri Udyan, Mehendale Garage Chowk via Nal Stop, Pune and proceed to the ILS Law College Auditorium.

Please contact  ILC-I office in case if you wish to participate in this event. Their contact details are as follows: International Longevity Centre-India, C/o CASP BHAVAN,Plot No. 132/2, Pashan Baner Link Road, Pashan, Pune- 411021 
Phone: 00912065002595
Website:- ilcindia.org

Elder Abuse is one of the biggest obstacle towards promotion of healthy and productive ageing. It is not only harming the person who is being abused but is also damaging our values and inter-generational relationship. Lets join our hands together to fight against it.

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