03/02/2025
Sathya Educare Competency Trust
Editorial: Strengthening Elderly Care Through Training and Funding
The Online Advanced Geriatric Caregiver Training, held on 27th and 29th January
2025, by Sathya Educare Competency Trust and Vridhcare, focused on grant writing
and financial sustainability for elderly care institutions. Led by Dr. Pretesh Kiran, the
sessions equipped caregivers with practical strategies to secure funding and enhance
geriatric services.
Empowering Caregivers with Grant Writing Skills
The first session (27th January) provided 30 old-age homes with insights into funding
sources, government aid (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment), and
application procedures. Participants discussed challenges in securing funds, scaling elderly
care programs, and collaborating with institutions to strengthen proposals.
Applying Knowledge: A Hands-On Approach
The second session (29th January), attended by 25 old-age homes, focused on elderly care
challenges and financial planning. A key highlight was an interactive case study, "Ramesh
ka Swapna: Ek Vriddhashram ka Sthapana," where participants drafted a step-by-step
grant proposal for an old-age home. Collaboration strategies between elderly care
institutions and government hospitals were also explored.
Moving Forward
Both sessions emphasized capacity building, networking, and policy engagement.
Caregivers gained valuable grant-writing skills to expand their services and improve
elderly care quality. Strengthening funding strategies and institutional partnerships will
be essential in shaping a more sustainable and inclusive elderly care system in India.
Reach us for more information:
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