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COMMUNITY-BASED ELDER CARE THROUGH SELF-HELP GROUPS - THE VOSARD MODEL OF ELDER EMPOWERMENT

Author(s) Lijo K Joseph, Dr. Laveena Dmello
Country India
Abstract India’s demographic landscape is experiencing a significant transformation, with a rapidly growing elderly population projected to reach 319 million by 2050. This demographic shift presents various challenges, particularly in rural areas, including social isolation, declining physical and mental health, and limited access to essential services. In response, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have played a vital role in addressing the needs of older adults through community-based interventions. This paper explores the impact of Elder Self-Help Groups (ESHGs) initiated by VOSARD (Voluntary Organisation for Social Action and Rural Development), an NGO operating in the Idukki district of Kerala. Using a case study approach, the research examines how ESHGs empower senior citizens by promoting mutual support, psychosocial well-being, financial independence, and community participation. The findings indicate that the formation of 136 ESHGs with over 1,800 elderly members resulted in substantial improvements in leadership, financial literacy, health awareness, legal empowerment, and economic resilience. VOSARD’s integrated initiatives-ranging from caregiver training and health services to livelihood promotion and legal education—present a holistic model of successful aging. The paper concludes that VOSARD's interventions serve as a replicable model of community-based elder care, demonstrating how participatory approaches and grassroots engagement can effectively promote dignity, independence, and quality of life among older adults in rural India.
Keywords Older Adults, Elder Self-Help Groups, Healthy Aging, Community-Based Intervention, Rural Development, NGO, VOSARD, Kerala.
Field Sociology
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-06-30
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