Maya Care Foundation Brings Free Assistance and Companionship to the Elderly (VIDEO)
As families become more nuclear and older people increasingly find themselves managing life on their own, Maya Care Foundation (MCF) is working to ensure they have access to practical assistance and companionship. Founded in 2009, by Manjiri Gokhale Joshi, Abhay Joshi, and the late Dr. Vidya Gokhale, the not-for-profit organisation provides free support to the elderly, helping them maintain their…
The Maya Care Foundation (MCF), established in 2009 by Manjiri Gokhale Joshi, Abhay Joshi, and Dr. Vidya Gokhale, aims to provide free assistance and companionship to the elderly in India, the UK, and Nepal. The organization recognizes that families are becoming more nuclear, leaving older individuals to manage their lives independently. With the loss of joint families and neighbors, many seniors now face challenges in maintaining their independence, handling medical needs, and preserving their social lives.
MCF addresses these issues by offering three primary services: medical assistance, support with paperwork and documentation, and companionship. Volunteers accompany elderly individuals to medical appointments, help with banking and other paperwork, and provide assistance with tasks that may become difficult for seniors to manage alone. Companionship is especially crucial for those living with dementia, as well as for those who are homebound or who require additional support.
The organization's unique management structure sets it apart, as it is led entirely by persons with disabilities, including wheelchair users and those with visual impairments, through Project Bindu. These individuals serve as the management team and administrative backbone, coordinating services and operations. By combining practical assistance and companionship, MCF strives to help older people maintain their dignity while ensuring support is available when family members or neighbors cannot be present.
In India, MCF currently has 2,000 volunteers, and its services are now available in the UK and Nepal as well. Sujeet Golwalkar, an IT professional, highlights the growing need for reliable support for the elderly due to the increasing prevalence of nuclear families and people moving for work. He appreciates that MCF employs persons with disabilities, giving them an opportunity to contribute their skills and experience.
The free-of-cost nature of these services further underscores the value of MCF's work. Individuals interested in learning more about the NGO can contact them at 9552510400.
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