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Voice of
Senior Citizens
October | Ageing Nepal |Battisputali, Kathmandu
Volume. 3, No. 10
In this issue
Ageing in Nepali Press,
September 1-30, 2013
Social Support
Social Security
Advocacy
Rights
Active Ageing
Health
Culture
Emergency
Elder Abuse
Neglect
Elders in Crime
Feature
Sri Lanka update
Major upcoming events
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Senior Citizens felicitated Nepali presses in September 2013 reported four programmes where elders were felicitated. Details are given below:
Note: F= female, M=male, NA= Not available, VDC= Village Development Committee
(It is nice to note that news headings like "senior citizens felicitated" are becoming more frequent in Nepali press. "Felicitation of Senior Citizens" is increasingly becoming a common item in the schedule of events of functions organized by individuals and organizations to observe some special day or event, such as individual's birth day or anniversary of an organization. Generally, some senior citizens of the area are invited as special guests for the function and offered gifts and prizes as expression of respect and recognition of deeds of the felicitated persons. - Editor's Note :)
Senior citizens appreciated Nepal Samacharpatra September 22, 2013
CPN-UML leader and former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said that “senior citizens
are respectable and revered persons of the society”. Speaking at a programme organized
to pay tributes to founder chairman of Senior Citizens Service Society Nepal late Nara Bahadur Khand, leader Nepal said that Khand had done a lot for the wellbeing of senior citizens. Khand died of cancer on September 7 at Bharatpur hospital at the age of 71.
Food and clothes for senior citizens Gorkhapatra Lalitpur, September 22, 2013 Bhringareshwore Mahadev Senior Citizens Service Committee has been providing food and clothes to about 100 senior citizens on every Full Moon. The Sunakoti committee of youth has been honouring the senior citizens, most of them aged above 80, with the money regularly donated by the generous locals.
SN No. of elders
felicitated
Age Sex Address By whom Where When Source
1. 120 70+ NA Kavre NRN Banepa, Kavre 8 Annapurna Post
2. 1 90 M Bhairahawa Airline company
Kathmandu 19 Annapurna Post
3. 2 80+ F Gorkha Civil society Gorkha 22 Nepal Samcharpatra
4. 2 80+ M Kathmandu NGO Kathmnadu 22 Nepal Samcharptara
SOCIAL SUPPORT
AGEING IN NEPALI PRESS
September 1 – 30, 2013
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No citizenship, no OAA Gorkhapatra Surkhet, September 16, 2013 Rati Rawat a resident of Lekhaparajul, Surkhet is now 75 years old but he neither has citizenship certificate nor have any land. In the lack of citizenship certificate, he is unable to
get the old age allowance. He said that “three generations in his family had no
citizenship”. However, Rawat is now planning to receive the certificate to get social security
allowance.
Senior citizens demonstrate demanding social security allowance Kantipur Janakpur, September 23, 2013 Elderly including widows of Umaprempur VDC staged a sit-in at the District Development Committee Office Dhanusa demanding that they should be provided with the social security
allowance. Over 500 senior citizens and single women of the VDC have not received the
allowance for the past two years.
SOCIAL SECURITY
Alzheimer and Related Dementia Society
(ARDS) Nepal
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cNhfOd/ ljZd[lt ;dfh For detailed information, visit: http://www.ardsnepal.org/
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Nepal observes World Alzheimer’s Month Ageing Nepal Kathmandu, September 30, 2013 September is World Alzheimer’s Month (WAM) and this is the first time Nepal observed WAM. Pioneering social organisations like National Senior Citizens’ Federation (NASCIF), Alzheimer and Related Dementia Society (ARDS) Nepal and Ageing Nepal together got committed to commemorate the observance. A series of awareness building activities/programmes were carried out throughout the month of September across Nepal. The programmes included radio/TV talk shows, article publication in national dailies, orientation/training programmes to students/social workers and so on. To know more about WAM in Nepal read the country report: http://www.ageingnepal.org.np/images/alzheimers_report2013.pdf
ADVOCACY
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Transportation facility for senior citizens Gorkhapatra Kathmandu, September 28, 2013 The Government is preparing to introduce a provision to reserve seats for the senior citizens and give them 50 percent discount fare discount in the public transports. The Department of Transportation said the provision to reserve two seats in each public vehicle and provide 50 percent discount to the old passengers who sit on the two seats would come into effect from October 18.
RIGHTS
© 2013 Ageing Nepal
SENIOR CITIZENS FIGHTING FOR THEIR RIGHTS SINCE 7 MONTHS. YET, GOVERNMENT HAS SHOWN NO
CONCERN TOWARDS THEIR DEMANDS. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnkSW4FvzEo&feature=youtu.be&a
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Music album at the age of 81 Gorkhapatra Pokhara, September 1, 2013 Singer Badsara Parajuli of Pokhara has come with a new music album and video at the age of 81. The octogenarian singer made public the collection of her songs 'Hamkailo' music video on the occasion of the Teej (a women’s festival). The old lady received vocal support from her daughter-in-law Sharada Parajuli and grand-daughter-in-law Mina Parajuli in the album. She said that she brought the album with the aim of preserving old Teej songs.
OAA for social service Gorkhapatra Baitadi, September 4, 2013 Dev Singh Dhami aka ‘Bhayankar Baje' (ferocious old man) has been active in several altruistic social activities although he is already over 80. He attends meetings of social organizations, forest users group and school management committee as well as the UCPN-Maoist political party by spending his old age allowance.
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Resort/276245415741507
ACTIVE AGEING
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Samata service at Rs 100 Annapurna Post Gulmi, September 4, 2013 Ninety-six year old Lila Poudel, a resident of Gulmi received health service that the Samata Foundation started catering at Rs. 100. According to board member of the Foundation Uttam Sanjel, anyone could receive all health services except for medicines in Rs. 100.
Alzheimer's: a headache for many Nepal Samacharpatra Kathmandu, September 24, 2013 Many old people cannot remember new things instead they repeat the old things time and again. A study has revealed that 70 to 80 percent people suffering from the problem of forgetting might have Alzheimer's disease. In an article based on a research carried by Manohar Uprety and Bhagawati Timilsina highlights the symptoms of Alzheimer’s and its prevalence in the world.
Comedian Gajurel marks Centenary birthday of his Grandpa Nepal Samacharpatra Kathmandu, September 13, 2103 Comedian Manoj Gajurel, who even could not see his father's face in picture, marked the 100th birthday of his grandfather Lilaballav Gajurel by organizing a grand function in Dhrampur, Jhapa. The centenarian now a guardian of 165 including six sons, three daughters, 59 grand children, 69 great grand children, 13 great great grand children and two great great great grandchildren.
Elderly died of fire and flood in September 2013 A total of three elderly lost their lives in emergency situation in the month of September, details are available below:
SN Name Age Sex Address Cause (detail) Date Source
1. Thulimaya Rumba 81 F Hetauda Landslide (buried alive by the cliff that fell from the hill)
9 Nepal Samacharpatra
2. Karna Prasad Neupane
60 M Kailali Landslide (buried under landslide while herding cattle)
11 Police
3. Ramkumari Karki 60 F Khotang Landslide (swept away by the landslide while herding cattle)
13 Police
HEALTH
CULTURE
EMERGENCY
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No. of senior citizens robbed in the month of April 2013 Two senior citizens were robbed in September 2013, details are available below:
S.N. Name Age Sex Robbed for Crime scene Date Source
1. Yuwa Maya 60 F Money + possessions Gulmi 24 Police
2. Phoolmaya Tamang
74 F Money + possessions Kathmandu 30 Police
Cases of attempted murder Six senior citizens faced attempted murder in the month of September 2013.
Note: ND=not dead, D=dead
Unattended death Five unattended dead bodies of senior citizens were found from different parts of the country during September 2013.
S.N. Name Age Sex Address Place of death
Date Source
1. Bhim Bahadur Jirel 60 M Dolkha Dolkha 5 Police
2. Kulbul Pandey 70 M Kapilvastu Kapilvastu 6 Police
3. Aashamaya Gurung 78 F Pokhara, Kaski Pokhara, Kaski
15 Police
4. Janaki Khadka 76 F Banke Banke 18 Police
5. Sahu Damai 80 M Kanchanpur Kanchanpur 26 Police
S.N. Name Age Sex Address Reason Culprit Form of abuse
Status Date Source
1. Sundara Syangtan
70 F Hetauda Unknown Brother-in-law
Sexual ND 13 Kantipur
2. Sukadev Chaudhary
60 M Saptari Dispute Neighbour Physical D 16 Gorkhapatra
3. Phool Maya Pariyar
63 F Udayapur Family dispute
Husband Physical ND 19 Nepal Samacharpatra
4. Tula Devi Mandal
60 F Saptari Witchcraft
Neighblours
Physical ND 19 Gorkhapatra
5. Harkamaya Karki
66 F Kathmandu Burglary assumed
Unknown Physical D 27 Annapurna Post
6. Bin Bahadur Gurung
60 M Kathmandu unknown Unknown Physical ND 27 Police
ELDER ABUSE
NEGLECT
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Following table presents senior citizens found involved in unlawful activities during September 2013.
S.N Name Age Sex Adderss Crime involved Date Source
1. Radhakrishna Pandey 62 M Nuwakot Illegal possession of animal skin
7 Police
2. Santa Bahadur Gurung
63 M Kaski Manhandling under influence of
liquor
10 Kantipur daily
3. Mantri Chaudhary 60 M Dhangadhi Murder 28 Gorkhapatra
Alzheimer’s: an increasing health problem Gorkhapatra Aashish T. Magar September 2, 2013 In this feature article, author Aashish T. Magar has defined how the number of Alzheimer’s patient is increasing in global scenario as well as in Nepal. He mentioned that the concerned government should formulate appropriate plans and policies to cope with the situation. This article also marked the start of World Alzheimer’s Month in Nepal. Read more:
ashishtmagar.wordpress.com/2013/09/04/ - -स /
Our Services
FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT:
http://www.healthcareconcern.org/index.htm
ELDERS IN CRIME
FEATURE
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HelpAge Sri Lanka started Microfinance for Elders jointly with Berendina Microfinance Institute (BMI) HASL mission is to improve quality of life of all senior citizens in Sri Lanka. In order to achieve this goal, HASL since its inception is working to provide Health and Eye Care, empowerment/advocacy programmes, disaster risk reduction, management of water and sanitation and livelihood support.
HASL has more than two decades of experience working with vulnerable senior citizens across the country. Sri Lanka being one of the most effected countries will have to face the challenge of looking after 20% population, which will be over the age of 60 in 2025. In 2040, this percentage will increase to 25% of the total population; therefore, HASL has been trying to empower the elders economically to ease their hardships and the difficulties faced by their family members due to dependency. The venture with Berendina Microfinance Institute is one of the attempts made by the HASL to improve the earning capacity of the elders.
In this venture Berendina Microfinance Institute has worked as an execution Agency while HASL provide financial input for the loan programme to which so far released Rs.3,000,000.00/- to provide Livelihood Loans for the senior citizens in Kegalle and Nuwara Eliya districts. This programme is done under Sponsor a Grandparent (SaG) Programme funded by HelpAge International.
Livelihood Loan Programme Main objective of this programme is to improve the earning capacity of senior citizens who are engaged with livelihood activities. It will help the senior citizens to lead a happy healthy life with dignity in rest of their lives. Table No 1 shows the Loan distribution pattern of the livelihood programme.
Table No 1: Senior citizen Loan Distribution Summery (As at 30th June 2013)
Source: Berendina Microfinance Report.
District GN Division Borrowers
Male Female Total
Kegalle Galigamuwa 04 07 11
Kegalle Dehiovita 05 15 20
Kegalle Aranayaka
Mawanella 04 36 40
Kegalle Bulahkohupitiya 10 07 17
Nuwara
Eliya Ginigathena 02 12 14
Total 25 77 102
SRI LANKA UPDATE
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This programme has covered two districts namely Kegalle and Nuwaraeliya. 102 elder persons were given loans and out of which 75% represented female beneficiaries. Significant feature of the programme is that all loan received beneficiaries were the senior citizens of 05 GN. Division, of which 04 of them belonged to Kegalle district and remaining GN division belonged to Nuwara Eliya district. Age range of beneficiaries varied from 55 years to 71 years. Managers of the regional offices have stated that, recovery rate of the programme is 100%. Beneficiaries are engaged in activities such as dress making, food processing, trading, tea and rubber cultivation etc. Table No2 shows the loan distribution progress by districts. 86% of the beneficiaries belong to Kegalle district and only 14% belongs to NuwaraEliya district.
Loan Procedure HASL Team has visited the two regional offices which are situated in Galigammuwa and Mawanella. BMI has distributed livelihood loan through clusters. It consists with small groups. Number of members in a small group varies to 1-5 members. One cluster consists of 30 beneficiaries of whom leader is appointed for coordination of activities.
Working Steps 1. Identification of the GN Area. 2. Conducting General Awareness
raising session 3. Orientation meeting 4. Formation of small groups and
clusters 5. Appointing leader for each cluster 6. Calling applications 7. Conducting the assessments by BMI
officers 8. Issuing Loans 9. Collecting recoveries (monthly.)
Information about the livelihood loan
Loan Amount Rs. 20,000.00 - Rs.30,000.00
Interest 12% per year Repayment period - 24 months. Installments - Rs 1570.00 (for
Rs.30,000)
Contact HelpAge Sri Lanka, write to:
M.S. Chaminda De Silva, Programme Manager
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EVENT
DETAILS
1
10th International Conference of Geriatrics and Gerontology will be held on 16 – 17 November 2013 at Hotel Clarion Collection – Qutub, India. Geriatric Society of India and Influenza Foundation of India are the host organisations. For more details, visit: www.geriatricindia.com
2
AISCCON’s 13th National Conference of Senior Citizens will be held at Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Auditorium, Lucknow, India on 22 and 23 November 2013. Bharatiya Varishtha Nagarik Samiti (BHAVANA) is the host organisation. For more details, visit: www.bhavanaindia.org, or, www.bhavana-aiscconconference2013.org
3
“12th Global Conference on Ageing” will be held on 10 -13 June 2014 at HICC Hyderabad, India. The theme of this conference is “Health, Security and Community”. The Heritage Foundation and the International Federation on Ageing (IFA) are the host organisations.
For more details, visit: http://www.ifa2014.in/
MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS