prasad1
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There are different scenarios for many seniors but some of them will fit this picture.
When Usha Mantri brushed off frowning traditionalists and moved into a retirement village, she became a pioneer for a generation of Indians who are increasingly breaking the custom of multi-generational households.
She is now happily settled in the peaceful retreat by India's western mountains, which has an on-site Hindu temple and offers ayurvedic massage - and is a two-hour drive from her son in Mumbai.
"I have a very different type of thinking," the 69-year-old told AFP in her studio apartment at the Dignity Lifestyle Retirement Township, one of the first of its kind in India.
"Society is changing fast, and because of this joint family system which is breaking, these elderly are again isolated, they are neglected," he said, calling for government policies to support the elderly as demographics swiftly change.
"Are we ready to take up this challenge? Today we have to think on that."
India's joint family system breaking down with seniors opting for retirement homes
Non Profit Organization for Elderly People in India ? Dignity Foundation
When Usha Mantri brushed off frowning traditionalists and moved into a retirement village, she became a pioneer for a generation of Indians who are increasingly breaking the custom of multi-generational households.
She is now happily settled in the peaceful retreat by India's western mountains, which has an on-site Hindu temple and offers ayurvedic massage - and is a two-hour drive from her son in Mumbai.
"I have a very different type of thinking," the 69-year-old told AFP in her studio apartment at the Dignity Lifestyle Retirement Township, one of the first of its kind in India.
"Society is changing fast, and because of this joint family system which is breaking, these elderly are again isolated, they are neglected," he said, calling for government policies to support the elderly as demographics swiftly change.
"Are we ready to take up this challenge? Today we have to think on that."
India's joint family system breaking down with seniors opting for retirement homes
Non Profit Organization for Elderly People in India ? Dignity Foundation
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