PART 1: A Short Story
Read to know if it resonates with yours, although we hope it doesn’t!
STAGE 1: THE GOOD TIMES
There was a time when the concept of joint families was widely seen in every household. Grandparents and Grandchildren used to have that PERFECT bond, which was mutually beneficial.
The grandchildren learned about the world through the eyes of an experienced soul. Whereas the grandparents used to find their companions in those little kids and would spend hours cuddling with the little ones and looking after them… And time passed by peacefully…
STAGE 2: TRANSITION
A period came when the world started getting driven into the fangs of the concept of NUCLEAR FAMILIES: privacy became the new trend…!
The new couples found their old parents to be misfits in their hectic corporate lifestyles. The parents, who once devoted their days and hours nursing their apple-of-the-eye kids, now seem a burden to those “ultra-busy” professional children.
On the other side, the parents started realising the coldness and bitterness in their relationship with their children and that their presence is no longer needed in the family.
The conversations started becoming rough, as did the environment of “once sweet, now bitter” homes…
But who was to be blamed…?
Each side had its reasons backed by logic and substantial grounds, but the other side didn’t seem to care or understand.
STAGE 3: THE FINAL STAGE
Loneliness and depression slowly crept into the lives of the senile parents.
- The frustration of losing their physical strength…
- The regret mixed with resentment due to the bitterness in their bonds with children…
- The deteriorating mental & physical health due to negligence of extremely overburdened children…
- The pain & anxiety as a result of loneliness…
In the worst cases, the parents were forced to move away from the lives of the children… They waited…and waited…and waited… But the kids never showed up!
Things started getting worse as time passed, finally ending in the most horrifying day in the life of any living being…
PART 2: SCCCT’s MISSION
SCCCT‘s mission is to breathe new life into the elderly members of our society and make them feel valued and loved and, most importantly, that they are not alone in this dusky journey of their lives.
SCCCT aims to rejuvenate the lives of the elders in our society. Our mission is to identify the cause of the atrocities in the lives of the senior citizens and try our level best to eliminate what’s troubling them.
Established in 2012, SCCCT endeavours to understand the unique journey of our elderly, to understand their aspirations, and to tirelessly bridge any gaps they may face.
Driven by a shared vision, our dedicated team at SCCCT comprises like-minded individuals with unwavering enthusiasm and deep passion for this noble cause. Each team member brings a diverse background, including expertise as engineers, doctors, advocates, researchers, businessmen, and professors. Together, we form the pillars of SCCCT, united in our commitment to making a significant impact in the lives of our senior citizens.
With SCCCT, the elderly members of our society can expect a holistic approach to care and support. Our team is dedicated to rejuvenating their lives, not only by addressing their physical and medical needs but also by fostering emotional well-being and social connections.
Join us in our noble mission to uplift and empower the elderly. Together, we can make a profound difference in their lives, honoring their legacy and providing them with the care and attention they deserve.
The Senior Citizen Care Charitable Trust is registered by the State Government of Rajasthan, India.
Registration No.- 01/DEV/UDAY/2012
