Shri. D.Solomon Jeya Paul, (70 Yrs. Rtd. Secretary, Legislative Assembly Secretariat TN)
In many families in our society, we hear of children being employed abroad leaving their parents back home, to fend for themselves. In respect of those other families residing in towns and cities, it has become almost a necessity for both husband and wife to work in order to have decent life and a secured future. Consequently, elders in such families also feel neglected.
I would say that in these circumstances, neglect of elderly parents is not willful, but circumstantial. Because of their work schedule, the children are not even able to provide urgent medical attention. When they themselves are dependent on fast food, how can they provide nutritious food to their elderly parents? Elders also need a refreshing walk in the morning and evening. This is also not possible, because there is hardly any entertainment available for elders expect the TV. Alternative arrangements for taking care of the elders and providing them adequate medical facility and entertainment have therefore become essential.
I congratulate the promoters of "Nandhavanam" for their venture, which is expected to provide all these facilities at an affordable cost. It's truly a "HOME AWAY FROM HOME".
May God provide them all wisdom to establish the home for the aged with all facilities, I wish them success.