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As people age and their capacity to take care of
themselves diminishes, they require help in carrying
out the activities necessary for day to day living. In an
ideal world this care would have been provided by their
children, but the constraints imposed by modern life
do not permit this in many cases. There are also situ-
ations where the needs of a person suffering from ill-
health cannot be taken care of by a spouse or other
relative. In situations like this, an institution like Res-
thaven is a godsend and can transform an older per-
son’s life of desolation and hardship to one which can
be lived with dignity and in an atmosphere of warmth
and care.
Resthaven is a charitable institution which has as
its focus the support of older people and their carers
through a host of programs. These include:
•In-home care and support – An older person
who is capable of living in his own home may re-
quire help for as little as an hour a week for shop-
ping, cleaning or other activities. The person re-
quiring care may be living independently or with
relatives. Under this category packages are also
available for more frequent visits by carers. Older
persons who require help with their medication or
require assistance to go for their doctor’s appoint-
ments can avail specific packages which cover
such requirements.
•Residential services – This program caters to
those who cannot live independently and require
assistance for daily activities including shower-
Resthaven: Improving the
Quality of Life of Older People