Dharamshala: The challenges of the Wuhan-originated COVID-19 pandemic have threatened millions of lives worldwide and affected various social, political and economic sectors.
Amidst this catastrophe, the community that remains most susceptible to COVID-19 are the elderlies who are already suffering degenerating health due to advancing age and have pre-existing health infirmities.
Through this special feature, we focus on how the Tibetan settlement offices under the Department of Home have been caring for the elderlies living in 14 Old People’s Homes administered by the CTA.
In view of extraordinary risks faced by the elderly community, the Kashag has earlier this month allocated additional Rs 61 lakh funding for the 14 CTA-run old age homes as well as the 8 NGO-run old age homes. In addition, the Home Department as directed by the Kashag distributed preemptive financial support amounting to 1.2 crores to 1392 destitute elderlies who are living with families or on their own.
From fulfilling their special healthcare needs to routine health screening, sanitization and promoting recreational activities to uplift their spirits, the Settlement offices and caregivers are taking utmost care of the senior members to protect them against the pandemic. The following photos have been filed by respective Settlement offices via the Home department.