'Privilege' cards for elderly at Quepem, Goa

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'Privilege' cards for elderly at Quepem

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-- QUEPEM: Distribution of 'privilege' cards for senior citizens brought smiles on the faces of some elderly persons after 130 of them were handed the cards.

Deputy collector Ajit Panchwadkar, deputy director of social welfare department Santano Fernandes distributed the cards on Wednesday at a function at Quepem municipality.

"These cards will offer some privileges to senior citizens," Fernandes said. The elderly persons will receive a 50% concession for travel on Kadamba buses and also on shuttle services.

Similarly, senior citizens can gain direct access to the Goa Medical College and Hospital for medical treatment without queuing up. If they are artists, they can also avail a scheme for monetary aid from the art and culture department besides reservations and concession in railway tickets.

"Old people feel helpless once they attain a certain age. The department of social welfare has introduced this scheme. Giving cards to senior citizens will give them assistance," Panchwadkar said.

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Reap benefits of your seniority | The Asian Age

Reap benefits of your seniority
Nov 10, 2014 - Adhil Shetty
 
Several organisations extend benefits to senior citizens but the definition of the term varies. It will be helpful to know who is offering what.

Generally, people who are above 60 years old are referred to as senior citizens. However, the definition of the term 'senior citizens' changes from one organisation to another. Sometimes, even people above 55 years old are referred to as senior citizens, while in other cases the term refers to people above 65 years of age. Irrespective of this age definition, senior citizens are eligible to get a host of benefits, depending on the respective organisation's interpretation of the term. The following are some benefits for senior citizens.
Taxation: The basic exemption limit for a senior citizen is Rs 3 lakh for a senior citizen (above 60 years) and Rs 5 lakh for a super senior citizen (above 80 years of age). This is in comparison to a basic exemption limit of Rs 2.5 lakh for people below 60 years. Further, a senior citizen can claim a deduction of Rs 20,000 under Section 80D towards payment of medical premium, as against a normal deduction of Rs15,000. Senior citizens can submit Form 15H and avoid Tax Deducted at Source issues, which means there is lesser trouble of claiming refunds. Under Section 80DDB, senior citizens can claim a deduction of Rs 60,000 instead of Rs 40,000 which is applicable for others. This section is towards expenses incurred for treating specified illnesses. Taxation benefits can result in considerable savings for senior citizens who file income tax returns.
Railway Tickets: Indian Railways allows a discount on train tickets for senior citizens. Accordingly, a male above 60 years can get a discount of 30 per cent on the fare of the train ticket. A woman who is above 60 years of age can get a concession of 50 per cent on the fare of the train ticket. The senior citizen needs to carry the proof of age while travelling. The discount is applicable for all trains including Shatabdi, Rajdhani and Jan Shatabdi trains. Note that in case of tatkal reservations, these concessions do not apply.
Fixed Deposits: Senior citizens who open fixed deposits with banks can get an additional interest rate of anywhere between 0.25 per cent and 0.75 per cent above the normal interest rate applicable for other deposit holders. The extent of benefit varies from bank to bank. Individuals need to be above 60 years of age to claim this benefit.
Loans: If you are a senior citizen and wish to avail loans from banks, you can receive a concession in interest rate in most cases. Bank of India Star Personal Loan scheme for example gives a two per cent concession for senior citizens who wish to avail a personal loan. The personal loan from Punjab National Bank is available for senior citizens without upfront fees or margin requirements.
Air tickets: Air India gives a discount of 50 per cent on basic fare of normal economy class fare for domestic flights for senior citizens above 63 years of age. The age as on the journey date.
Special Schemes: There are certain special schemes meant for senior citizens which can give an attractive return. Senior Citizens Savings Scheme for example is available for individuals above 60 years which can earn an interest of 9.2 per cent per annum. The reverse mortgage scheme is another scheme for senior citizens above 60 years of age, wherein if there is a need for funds, the senior citizen can mortgage his property and earn a regular income on this.
Other Benefits: Some banks offer a concession in service charges for some of its services. For example, State Bank of India offers a 50 per cent concession for several services such as issuance of duplicate statements, cheque books, etc.
The senior citizen community is increasing, with growing life expect-ancy in the country. Several initiatives are being introduced from time to time to ease their finances. However, the level of awareness of these benefits is low. As a result, many senior citizens do not avail these benefits.

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The writer is the CEO of BankBazaar.com
http://www.asianage.com/business/reap-benefits-your-seniority-436

YES Bank offers 7% on SB account

Read info from Yes Bank offer to Seniors. Where is the catch?

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YES RESPECT (for senior citizens)

At YES BANK, we understand that Senior Citizens have specific needs when it comes to lifestyle and dealing with finances. Presenting YES RESPECT, a bouquet of banking solutions and privileges designed to help you be in control and enable you to enjoy true financial freedom!

ENSURING GREATER EARNINGS AND HIGHER SAVINGS

• Savings Account with higher interest rate of 7% p.a.*
• Extra 0.50%** interest rate on Term Deposits
• Discount of 40% on Locker facility
• One year waiver on Annual Maintenance Charge on Demat Account

NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS BY ADDING VALUE

• Dedicated Relationship Manager to cater to banking needs and for personalised advisory on investment portfolio
• Enjoy discounts at chemists, pathology labs, dental and eye care centres, hospitals, retail outlets, hotels and more^#
• Special offers on computer literacy programmes from NIIT

CONSTANTLY WORKING FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

• Transact at any YES BANK branch at no extra cost
• Extended banking hours at YES BANK branches (Mon to Fri- 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM; Sat- 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM)**
• Free Silver Debit Card
• Free unlimited access to any Bank's ATMs across India
• Make cashless purchases in millions of establishments worldwide
• Enhanced withdrawal and purchase limits
• Phone Banking supported by voice-enabled Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system
• Free alerts on your mobile phone and email for account debits, credits and balances (including for low balance and overdraft)

PROVIDING COMFORT WITH HEALTH BENEFITS

• Discounts on medical consultation and diagnostic packages at Metropolis India diagnostic centres
• Free Personal Accident cover of Rs.1 lakh on your Debit Card^@

GIVING BACK TO SOCIETY

Participate in YES Community, a unique community engagement initiative that aims to connect YES BANK with the surrounding communities on social and environmental issues.

*7% p.a. rate of interest applicable to balances of Rs. 1 Lac & above. Interest rate of 6% p.a. is applicable to balances below Rs. 1 Lac. Rates are subject to change at the sole discretion of YES BANK. Conditions Apply.

^#The customer needs to get enrolled in the HelpAge India AdvantAge Card programme. Click here for Terms & Conditions.

**Terms and Conditions Apply

^@Insurance is the subject matter of solicitation. Conditions Apply.

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KCR - He is becoming a chatterbox whose utterances are unbecoming and indecorous, not commensurate with high office he has reached.

Radioweb - Bhakti & Carnatic music download at a fee - discounts for senior citizens

Carnatic music and Bhakti music on payment basis but at discounts to sss-global members.

Those interested my visit the site and do the needful.

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30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Telangana
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RadioWeb is an online music service for Carnatic and Devotional music. www.radioweb.in

RadioWeb is not just another music streaming website; it offers exclusively curated shows.

New programmes are added daily, giving something new to listen every day.

We currently run two channels – RadioWeb Carnatic and Radioweb Bhakti

RadioWeb Carnatic :  http://radioweb.in/programs

Expert RJs put together the songs and weave information around them to create not just a playlist, but also meaningful and compelling stories around the music.

These carefully curated shows go beyond giving you music – they provide a complete musical experience. Whether it is artistes, ragas, composers, concerts, tributes, or information on the various aspects of Carnatic music, RadioWeb opens up an avenue to listen to the music and access the information that you want.

The RadioWeb Carnatic team consists of RJs who used to present the shows on the Shruti channel on WorldSpace

RadioWeb Bhakti :  http://bhakti.radioweb.in

The music is contextually presented in connection with deities and festivals. Apart from music, Bhakti will also provide a range of other audio material in the form of discourses, talks, stories, snippets and other information that is spiritually oriented..

In addition to daily shows that offer a choice of listening options , there is a large selection of albums that you can browse and listen in the Album section ,

The Deities, Artist & Gurus section brings together music related to a particular Deity , Artist or Guru.

There is also a radio feature that plays out a selection of songs related to the Deities, Artist or Gurus

There is a selection of albums on our Store to buy and download.

A sample of the types of programmes that we present is available below

You can try out the service by registering on the site for a 14 day Free Trial at :  http://radioweb.in/free_trial

We are currently running a special offer on subscriptions of additional 25 % free months for subscriptions by 15th Oct

As a special offer to the Senior Citizens community :

If you choose to subscribe to RadioWeb and take a 12 month or a 6 month subscription , we will give a 4 months or 2 months respectively, additional free access to RadioWeb . This translates to an effective 33% discount. This offer is valid till 25th Oct 2014.

Once you subscribe send an email to support@radioweb.in , stating that you are a member of the sss-global community and we will apply this offer

You may also forward this email to your friends and family , and we will also make this offer available to them.

A 12 + 4 month free subscription costs Rs 1,950 ( + service tax ) and a 6 month + 2 month free subscription costs Rs 1,150 ( + service tax )

This is an monthly cost of Rs 137 / 162

This is a cost of about Rs 5 per day and is very affordable

The subscription to RadioWeb is for all of RadioWeb i.e. for both Carnatic & Bhakti channels 

If you have any queries please email me

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Bank of Baroda Services offered for Senior Citizens | Senior Citizen Discounts and Concessions

Bank Of Baroda Services Offered For Senior Citizens


Offer Description:
Renewal of accounts of Senior Citizens
Once the age of the Senior Citizens is verified for accepting deposits under the scheme. Branch shall not seek proof of age for renewal of the deposit or while taking subsequent deposits from him/her.
Treatment of joint deposits
For accepting deposits of Senior Citizens jointly, with other persons below the age of sixty under the special scheme for Senior Citizens, the benefit of additional interest (above the normal rate of interest) shall be given only when the Senior Citizen's name is the first name in the application.
Minimum Amount of deposits
There are no restrictions on the minimum amount.
Additional Interest
The branches of the Bank have been authorized to pay an additional interest of 0.50% on the fresh deposits of all maturities of Senior Citizens and renewal of existing deposits of Senior Citizens.
Bulk deposits

In the case of bulk deposits (Rs.15/- lacs and above), twin benefits of interest shall not be passed on to the depositor i.e. higher rate of interest for the bulk deposit / the additional rate of interest as Senior Citizen.
Interest rate on Loan against deposits of Senior Citizens
Interest rate on Loan against deposits of Senior Citizens shall be charged at 1.25% over deposit rate.
Savings Scheme of Government for Senior Citizens
The Scheme is available to Senior Citizens Age 60 years (50 years for those who have retired under a voluntary or special voluntary scheme).
Rate of Interest on deposits is 9%, payable quarterly. However, interest is fully taxable.
Deposit Account can be opened in a single name or jointly with spouse.
Nomination facility available to depositors.
Investment can be made in multiple of Rs.1000/- with a maximum investment limit of Rs.15,00,000/-.
Tenure of the deposit is 5 years which can be extended for further 3 years.
Facility for premature withdrawal available after one year on payment of penalty.
Other Concessions / Waivers
ATM cards shall be issued free of charge to all Senior Citizens who qualify the eligibility criteria fixed by the Bank for issue of ATM card.

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Free remittance facility shall be allowed by debit to savings bank accounts maintained by Senior Citizens for personal uses.
Collection charges are waived on collection of outstation cheques up to Rs.5,000/- representing pension for Senior Citizens who are maintaining accounts with Rural Branches.
At par collection of Pension Bills / pension cheques.
No Queue Facility
All our branches provide No Queue facility to our Senior Citizen customers. Special counters have been opened in Large Size branches for this purpose.

http://www.seniorduniya.com/pid_16778/Bank-of-Baroda-Services-offered-for-Senior-Citizens

Four private hospitals offer discounts for the elderly - The Times of India

Four private hospitals offer discounts for the elderly
TNN | Aug 7, 2012, 02.19AM IST


THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A group of private hospitals, in a move to ensure better care for senior citizens, have decided to offer them discount in the treatment expenses. As per the talks the managements of four leading private hospitals had with the Senior Citizens Friends Welfare Association, it has been decided to offer 10-15% cut in treatment cost for the senior citizens of the state.

Kerala Institute of Medical Science (KIMS) in Anayara, Sree Uthradom Tirunal hospital in Pattom, Cosmopolitan Hospital in Pottakuzhi and SK Hospital in Pangode are the four hospitals which have signed an agreement with the association. "This will be a big solace for the senior citizens, especially for those who are finding it hard to meet the expenses. The agreement is that the senior citizens coming with the identity card of the association will be given the discount," said state secretary of the association Amaravila Ramakrishnan Nair.

The association is now engaged in talks with the private hospital managements in Ernakulam and Kozhikode also. "We had one round of talk with the hospitals there. The initial responses are positive and we hope that we can sign an agreement with them soon," said senior vice president of the association R Rajan.

Apart from this the association also held talks with some self-financing medical college managements to implement the system there too.

The association has also submitted a memorandum to the state government seeking special geriatric wards in all government hospitals in the state. "We have demanded wards for the senior citizens in those hospitals where there is an inpatient facility. At present the government has committed to set up geriatric wards in all taluk hospitals, which is not sufficient," said the association leaders.

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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Four-private-hospitals-offer-discounts-for-the-elderly/articleshow/15381673.cms

Odisha Khadi Board seeks active involvement of senior citizens for development of Khadi Village Industries in state, Odisha Current News, Odisha Latest Headlines

Report by Odisha Diary bureau, Bhubaneswar:  Odisha Khadi & Village Industries Board in its move for widespread development of Khadi & Village industries in the State has today hold a convention of senior citizens in its conference hall. 

Addressing the convention, the President of Odisha of Khadi & Village Industries Board (OK&VIB) Sri Tejeswar Parida expressed his thankfulness to the members & office bearers of the Federation of Senior Citizens Associations of Odisha(FSCAO) for their response to the Board's invitation and called upon them to share their experience, expertise and vision for development of Khadi & Village Industries. OK&VIB President stated that the Board has in its recent meeting passed a resolution to move the Govt. to allow additional 5% rebate on sales of Khadi to senior citizens.

http://www.orissadiary.com/CurrentNews.asp?id=53811

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48 elderly pilgrims get free ride to Badrinath - The Times of India

48 elderly pilgrims get free ride to Badrinath

Darshan Kunwar | Sep 25, 2014, 10.39 PM IST

Dehradun: A fortnight after he announced that elderly pilgrims would get a free ride to the Char Dham shrines, chief minister Harish Rawat flagged off two buses with 48 pilgrims bound for Badrinath from the Beejapur guest house.

The free pilgrimage is being organised under the 'Mere Bujurag Mere Teerath' (My elderly, my pilgrimage) scheme of the state tourism department. The programme is also part of the state's attempts to boost religious tourism.

Rawat said his government had decided to send a total of 2,600 devotees aged above 60 years on pilgrimage this yatra season. About 200 pilgrims would be chosen for this from each of the state's 13 districts. The chief minister said that in the next season of the yatra, over 25,000 elderly devotees from different districts in Garhwal and Kumaon divisions would undertake the Char Dham yatra, which begins in May each year.

"This will aid elderly couples who want to undertake the yatra, but cannot, for lack of money," Rawat said.

"We are extremely thankful to the Harish Rawat government for making this free and sacred trip possible for us," said 75-year-old Kunwar Singh Negi from Dehradun, who had set off in the bus on Thursday with his wife.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/48-elderly-pilgrims-get-free-ride-to-Badrinath/articleshow/43450303.cms

Fwd: Google Alert - India "Senior citizens" (concessions | Rebates | discounts | free)

	India "Senior citizens" (concessions | Rebates | discounts | free) Daily update ⋅ 23 September 2014
	Indian Startup to Launch Customised Tablets for Children, Women, Gamers, Senior Citizens NDTV Press Trust of India, September 22, 2014 ... Apart from discounts, Pinig would be offering festive packs that include branded tablet covers, earphones, ...

Govt to Distribute Dentures to BPL Senior Citizens from Nov - The New Indian Express

Govt to Distribute Dentures to BPL Senior Citizens from Nov
By Shyam Sundar Vattam Published: 06th September 2014 



BANGALORE: Senior citizens belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families have much reason to cheer with the state government deciding to distribute free dentures to them from this November.

The free denture initiative, adding more ambulances for 108 emergency service and opening generic medical centres are some of the promises made by the government in its budget for 2014-15.

Although no specific amount has been reserved in the budget, the Health Department claims that it has adequate funds to spend on the scheme.

"I have seen elderly people who find it difficult to eat food as they don't have teeth. They just swallow food without chewing. Hence, I came out with the idea of distributing free dentures to the poor. The government is ready to provide good quality dentures to senior citizens," said Health and Family Welfare Minister U T Khader.

 He said there are over 40 private colleges and one government dental college in the state. Special camps would be held in villages to identify people in need of dentures and then bring them to the nearest dental college/hospital to take impression of their dentures.

The government would fix a minimum rate at which dentures should be delivered and there would be no cap on beneficiaries.

The minister said the state government would come out with an Oral Health Policy within the next month to give special impetus to the much-neglected dental health. A committee, headed by Dr Ganesh Shenoy, has been constituted to work out the policy. Already, two to three rounds of meetings have been held and the policy would be finalised soon after Dasara, he added.

As many as 69 posts of dentists are vacant in government hospitals. In some hospitals, there are doctors, but no dental chairs and in some places there are denta

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l chairs san dentists.

The government is ready to take dentists on contract basis, but doctors are not coming forward to work in government hospitals. Despite shortage, the government is committed to posting dentists to at least district hospitals, added a senior official of the Health Department.

http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/Govt-to-Distribute-Dentures-to-BPL-Senior-Citizens-from-Nov/2014/09/06/article2417596.ece

Hyderabad - Homeopath - discount for seniors

Dr P Vyasamoorthy
President: Society for Serving Seniors
30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Telangana
LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278

I should have discovered this long ago: sssglobal.net is a website for coconut fiber industry.

Seniors discount - Hyderabad - Village

Dr P Vyasamoorthy
President: Society for Serving Seniors
30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Telangana
LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278

I should have discovered this long ago: sssglobal.net is a website for coconut fiber industry.

Hotel For Senior Citizens Travelers - Hotel Dera Rawatsar

Senior Citizen Traveler

We respect the seniority of the Senior citizens and thus offer the best services to them. We have also designed some special discounts on the stay of senior citizens with the Hotel Dera Rawatsar. Therefore, if you are a senior citizen with a young heart, then we invite you to explore this colorful land of Rajasthan. We ensure a convenient and relaxed stay for all our guests. You can also avail our travel desk services that offer assistance for your travel across Rajasthan. 

http://www.hotelderarawatsar.com/senior-citizen-traveler.html

​Narayana Health Bangalore launches special scheme for the elderly.

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Narayana Health Bangalore launches special scheme for the elderly.
SVS Shastri, 61, a resident of HSR Layout and one of the senior citizens to get the NH Senior Citizen Privilege Card on Thursday, expressed contentment and happiness.

Shastri, a retired British government servant has been living in city with his wife after his retirement.

It's been over two months now, Shastri has been diagnosed with diabetes and coronary heart block. He says: "We cannot rely so much on others for help every time. I am likely to undergo heart surgery very soon at Narayana Hrudayalaya (NH), so this privilege card will be very helpful for me.
Once one contracts diabetes, he/she is likely to get a lot of other associated health problems.
Hence this kind of facility which provides discounts on treatment for senior citizens is extremely beneficial for retired people like us who have a lot of financial constraints."

After years of planning, Narayana Health City on Thursday launched the NH Senior Citizen Privilege Card in association with Dignity Foundation.

Launching the initiative, Dr Devi Shetty, chairman, Narayana Health, said: "For many years now, this facility is operating in Kolkata and it is doing pretty well. Economic, social and demographic changes today are affecting the elderly people. They require regular check-ups and proper monitoring of health and diet. Anticipating the problem and treating them timely will reduce the hospital stay among the elderly section of people."

Sandhya, spokesperson, Dignity Foundation, said, "This association with Narayana Health is a step towards providing quality healthcare to senior citizens of Bangalore. It is our ongoing endeavour to reach out to the ageing population and help them to be better prepared for dealing with their medical needs."

The privilege card will enable senior citizens to avail discounts on treatment, get regular counseling and health check-ups done at Narayana Health City.

The launch of this card will benefit around 3,000 to 4,000 senior citizens in Bangalore this year.
Following the launch, a two-day interactive patient education programme by eminent doctors of Narayana Health was organised. Programme titled 'Frontiers in Medicine' included awareness session on various diseases related to physical, mental and internal medicine for aged people. The session witnessed over 300 senior citizens from various forums.

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-old-is-gold-senior-citizens-a-privileged-lot-for-a-change-1956372

MP gives discounts to seniors in hospitals

Senior citizens won't feel cost pinch in private hospitals

TNN | Jul 2, 2014, 09.24 AM IST

INDORE: In a decision that will provide big relief to senior citizens, private hospitals in Indore have agreed to provide 10-20% discount to them on treatment. The decision will soon be implemented.

Private hospitals have reached the consensus to provide relief to senior citizen at a meeting called by the health department on Monday. Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Ashok Dagaria said, "Senior citizens face problem in hospitals due to a variety of reasons. One of the reasons is expensive treatment. We have called a meeting of nursing home association in which private hospitals have agreed to provide 10-20% discount. Notification in this regard will soon be released."

Madhya Pradesh government had implemented Senior Citizens Act in 2009 to provide comfort and cushion to elderly facing torture from their children or are on the verge of penury. However nothing much was done. Of late, the health department has taken an initiative to provide benefits.

The benefits will be reservation of beds in government and government-aided hospitals, separate windows on different counters and free medical treatment in each district hospital of the state. According to district administration, there are at least 40,000 senior citizens in Indore district for whom government has asked to provide medical facilities.

"We are making arrangements in district hospital to open a separate window for senior citizens so that they don't face problem. Free medicine and investigation facility is already available and we will enlarge the ambit of health services," Dr Dagaria said.
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30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Telangana
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Manila - Senior Discounts for alien elders also

Alien seniors should get discounts too

By Leila B. Salaverria
Philippine Daily Inquirer
6:18 am | Monday, June 2nd, 2014


MANILA, Philippines–Living in the Philippines should be more fun for
the elderly, regardless of their nationality.

Lawmakers are pushing for the approval of a recently filed bill that
would allow elderly foreigners residing in the country to enjoy the
same senior-citizen perks as their Filipino counterparts.

Under the Philippines' Expanded Senior Citizens Act, resident
Filipinos 60 years old and over get a 20-percent discount and
exemption from the value-added tax for various goods and services,
including the purchase of medicines, doctors' and health care service
fees, medical and dental services, public transportation fares, hotel
services, funeral and burial services, and admission fees to the
theater, cinemas and concerts.

They could also get employment, education and health assistance from
the government. Commercial and government establishments are also
required to provide express lanes for senior citizens.

Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez and Abante Mindanao Rep. Maximo
Rodriguez Jr. said the elderly foreigners residing in the Philippines
"[have] been overlooked, even if their contributions have been just as
relevant and considerable."

They noted that these foreigners come to the Philippines to put up
businesses or settle here as retirees or immigrants.

"During their stay, they bring in considerable investments, patronize
local businesses, contribute to the local economy, and in some cases
take a role in nation-building," they said.

By taking up permanent residence in the Philippines, they become as
much a part of the public as Filipino citizens, they added.

Because of this, these foreigners deserve consideration and similar
treatment in their older years, the lawmakers said.

Under their bill, elderly foreigners could avail themselves of the
senior citizen perks in the country by presenting either an ID card
issued by the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs in the place where
they reside; a Philippine Retirement Authority identification card; an
Alien Certificate of Registration I-Card; and other documents that
establish that the resident alien is at least 60 years old and a
Philippine resident.



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President: Society for Serving Seniors
30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Telengana
LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278

Were there (Red) trams in Bombay? I thought trams were there only in
Calcutta and Madras. Mahesh Bhat talks of Trams in Bombay?

Fwd: [sss-global] Free buggies for elderly, pregnant and disabled at key airports

Free buggies for elderly, pregnant and disabled at key airports

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/free-buggies-for-elderly-pregnant-and-disabled-at-key-airports/article6057293.ece

NEW DELHI, MAY 27:  

Airports such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata will have to provide free automated buggies for elder, pregnant and disabled passengers.

This is part of first ever comprehensive guidelines on 'facilities/courtesies to esteemed travelling public at airports' issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The guidelines lay emphasis on standardised passenger complaint redressal and courteous behaviour of airline and airport staff dealing with passengers. Violation of such guidelines will result in penalty.

The guidelines prescribe "Provision of automated buggies free of charge for all senior citizens, expectant mothers and disabled and needy passengers in the terminal building to facilitate their access to boarding gates located beyond reasonable walking distance at all airports having annual aircraft movements of 50,000 or more." Airport operators will also have to provide small trolleys after security check for carriage of hand baggage up to the boarding gate.

All the airlines and operators have been asked to display the details of their nodal officer and appellate authority at various points inside the airport. These details should have names, contact number and email addresses of the officials concerned. Ground-handling staff of airlines and airport operators should also undergo periodic soft skill training for sensitisation, courtesy, behaviour and procedures for assisting the passengers.

All the airlines and airport operators have been asked to report to the DGCA about passenger complaints and any incident of misdemeanour, discourteous behaviour and harassment, along with the action taken.

From Sri VRV Rao to sss-global

Dubai Public Library is FREE for Senior Citizens now

Long ago I tried in vain with British Library Group to offer similar free (subsidized) membership for our senior citizens. Could not convince the authorities. ----> PVM
Elderly initiative turns new page with Dubai library services

Free membership and priority access to books for senior citizens as part of wider Thuker programme

By Faisal Masudi, Staff Reporter 
May 9, 2014

Dubai: Senior citizens of Dubai have been granted complimentary public library membership as part of wider privileges for the elderly.

Emiratis aged over 60 can receive free membership and priority services to all eight Dubai Public Library (DPL) branches.

DPL started offering the privileges last month as part of the Thuker (Balance) initiative of the Community and Development Authority (CDA).

CDA and its partners in the initiative aim to acknowledge and reward senior citizens for their contribution to Dubai's development.

DPL is also offering them a free pick-and-drop service for books and priority in borrowing books.

Thuker is held under the patronage of Shaikh Mansour Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

A senior citizen said the initiative has encouraged him to read more on a daily basis. Mohammad Abdullah, 63, said the Thuker card "provides a variety of services and discount on products. I've received a great deal of support from the government entities which are providing a wide range of services at international standards.

"One important value-added privilege I receive is the access to the services of [DPL] in which I now enjoy spending my free time in reading, as I know that daily reading strengthens my memory and stabilises my mood."

He added: "I hope that the list of the service providers registered with this CDA card gets broadened to have more authorities and companies from all over the country."

Established around five decades ago, DPL recently came under the ownership of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority.

Abdul Rahman Ebrahim, head of DPL, said: "Dubai Public Library is committed to giving back to the community through an array of year-round initiatives that engage and inspire love for the written word.

"Through our participation in CDA's Thuker initiative, we are honouring those individuals who have played a role in defining the city's history."

He added: "Senior citizens account for a fair share of the [library users] ratio... [They] tend to lean more towards books on history, biographies of our visionary leadership and narratives that speak about Dubai and the UAE."

Ebrahim said the initiative will allow them to "skip the line, per se."

He explained that Thuker "derives its name from the Arabic word for balance and serves as a metaphor to reach out to the entire spectrum of community members."

The libraries are located in Al Twar, Al Mankhool, Hor Al Anz, Al Safa, Al Rashidiya, Al Ras, Umm Suqeim and Hatta.

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Dr P Vyasamoorthy
President: Society for Serving Seniors
30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015. LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278

Aurangabad Police Helpline and Healthcare for seniors

Healthcare plan launched for senior citizens

TNN | Apr 5, 2014, 12.33 AM IST


AURANGABAD: To provide seniors citizen with a better quality of life,
the Mahatma Gandhi Mission (MGM) hospital would be providing health
services to those registered with the helpline launched by the police
commissionerate. The scheme was launched on Friday by commissioner of
police Rajendra Singh. Under the special health plan, 'WE CARE', the
hospital would take care of all health related needs of senior
citizens.

While addressing a gathering of more than 200 senior citizens during
the inauguration of the healthcare scheme at MGM on Friday, Singh
said, "We would appeal more hospitals in the city to come forward to
extend medical services to senior citizens so that they live a better
life."

The MGM hospital deputy dean and chief executive officer, Pravin
Suryawanshi, said, "The healthcare plan has been designed to give
comprehensive clinical care to senior citizens. The plan includes
simple procedure of registration, personal attention and service
covers domiciliary and hospital care, health awareness and guidance
programmes and heavy discounts on various services."

"The helpline was started in February for senior citizens in the city
at the police commissionerate with an aim not just to provide physical
safety but many other aspects too. We had appealed many
super-specialty hospitals in the city to extend services to senior
citizens registered with the police commissionerate," the CP said.

The helpline was launched as part of the Maharashtra Police Raising
Day celebrations earlier in January, with an objective to providing
senior citizens with protection, assistance in medical emergencies and
counselling. About 1,500 senior citizens have registered with the city
police so far.

Singh said, "The helpline is manned by elderly volunteers since they
understand each other's problems better. The police play the role of
catalyst."

"The abused seniors are either unaware of there rights or the
provisions of the Maintenance of the Welfare of Parents and Senior
citizens Act or choose not to seek protection under it since they do
not want to cut off their relationship with their care givers," he
said.

Suryawanshi said, "Well-equipped ambulance facilities, trained doctor,
nurse and para-medical staff would be provided. The hospital would
also arrange for home visit services for lab investigations."

"Doctors' services would be rendered for bed-ridden patients while a
separate cell for elderly people at the OPD and wards would be set up
so that they need not wait in long queues and would get immediate
attention. Moreover, on request medicines would be delivered at their
doorstep and equipment such as wheel-chair, crutches and oxygen
cylinders would be provided on rent," he said.

Hospital dean Ajit Shroff said, "The middle class families in urban
areas are becoming smaller, as a result few provide care and comfort
to the aged." He advised that senior citizens should render voluntary
services for the welfare of the society.

The programme was anchored by Sudhir Moghe of the MGM and attended by
secretary Ankushrao Kadam, chief medical superintendent Aparna Kakkad,
MGM vice-president P M Jadav, senior citizens' association president
Shrikishan Sharma and Trupti Borulkar
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/Healthcare-plan-launched-for-senior-citizens/articleshow/33250131.cms

Dr P Vyasamoorthy
President: Society for Serving Seniors
30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015. LL 040-27846631 / Mobile:
9490804278

Addled brains get angry fast and can not be easily pacified.

Rajasthan withdraws bus concession for senior women

Congress flays Raje government for withdrawal of bus fare concessions

Press Trust of India
Apr 29, 2014 at 11:07pm IST
#BJMS #Congress#Politics #Rajasthan Road Transport Corporation#Vasundhara Raje
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Rajasthan Congress and BJMS on Tuesday flayed the Vasundhara Raje
government for withdrawing fare concessions to women and senior
citizens in the roadways buses going out of the state.

RPCC spokesperson Archna Sharma and Kusum Saiwal of Bharatiya Janwadi
Mahila Samiti alleged that the women and senior citizens were deprived
of concessions of 30 per cent of their fair in roadways buses going
out of the state, extended by the previous Congress government last
year.

"It was unfortunate that the concessions were curtailed to these
passengers," the duo said.

Congress flays Raje government for withdrawal of bus fare concessions

Meanwhile, a spokesman of Rajasthan Road Transport Corporation (RTDC)
said the concession of 30 per cent given to women and senior citizens
was stopped since Monday only in the buses going out of Rajasthan
state. Spokesman denied to comment on the reason of this sudden order
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Dr P Vyasamoorthy
President: Society for Serving Seniors
30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015. LL 040-27846631 / Mobile:
9490804278

Addled brains get angry fast and can not be easily pacified.

Free Cataract operation for Poor Senior Citizens in HYderabad

Sadhuram Eye Hospital, Domalguda Hyderabad offers free cataract operation for poor senior citizens with the co-operation of Lions Clubs.

Society for Serving Seniors is one of the sponsors on a small scale.

For Further info contact:

Dr P Vyasamoorthy 
President: Society for Serving Seniors
30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015. LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278

Karnataka State's new venture: Free Dentures for poor elders

Source:

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/389411/state039s-venture-dentures-elders.html

State's new venture: Dentures for elders

Bangalore, March 2, 2014, DHNS:

In what can be christened as "Danta Bhagya," going by the State
government's penchant for naming its schemes with the 'bhagya' suffix,
free dentures will be provided to those aged above 60 years, belonging
to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category.

"We want our elders to look smart when they smile and relish their
food," Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare U T Khader told
a press conference on Saturday. The government has earmarked Rs two
crore for the scheme, the modalities of which will be worked out soon,
the minister said.

Khader said the State government will come out with an "oral health
policy" soon. He pointed out that dental healthcare had not been given
priority in government hospitals and had remained a neglected area.
The policy will help give dental health its deserved attention.

He said 45 private dental colleges will be roped in to provide dental
healthcare at primary health centres.


Khader said nodal officers had been appointed at the district level to
prevent the outbreak of communicable diseases during summer. An action
plan to prevent the spread of communicable diseases in BBMP limits,
will be drawn at a meeting on Monday, the minister said.

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Aasara Hyderabad Concessions in Hospitals for Senior Citizens

Concessions for Aasara card holders in all the corporate Hospitals who are members of ASHA(Andhra Pradesh Super Specialty Hospitals Association)i.e.,20% discount in OPD(Out Patient) charges and 10% in IP(In Patient) charges.

S.No	Name of ASHA member Hospital	Name of ASHA Member	E-mail ID	Phone No
1	Apollo Hospitals	Dr Hari Prasad	drhariprasad-k@apollohospitals.com	9849490000
2	Care Hospitals	Dr A Rampaparao	drrampaparao@carehospitals.com	9676412349
3	Global	Dr Ravinder Nath	drkravi54@gmail.com	9849034567
4	Image Hospitals	Dr C.V.Rao	cvrao@imagehospitals.com	9966100000
5	Kamineni Hospital	Dr K. Shashidhar	ks.kamineni@gmail.com	9440019999
6	KIMS	Dr B.Bhaskar rao	bhaskarrao4678@gmail.com	9849013191
7	Medwin	Dr.Ramesh Babu. B.	rameshbabubyrapaneni@yahoo.co.in	9177000889
8	Mediciti	Sri S.Tarun	tjs@mediciti.in	9949082786
9	Rainbow Children's Hospital	Dr K. Ramesh	rameshkl6@yahoo.com	9849014708
10	Yashoda	Dr D.S.Rao	sairaj@yashodahospitals.com	9849522440
11	Indo-American Cancer Institute	Sri RPSingh I.P.S	ceo@inducscancer.com	9949977366
12	Healing Touch	Dr Ravinder Rao	healing.wel@gmail.com	9849019339
13	Dr Ramesh Cardiac/VJA	Dr Ramesh babu	drrameshcardiac@gmail.com	9848868686
14	Aditya	Dr Yadaiah	info@adityahospital.com	9399955071
15	Innova Children's Heart	Dr K.S.Murthy	konasmurthy@gmail.com;	9849298001
16	Kamineni Hospital/King Koti	Dr Prabhakar	prabhakar.p@kaminenihospitals.com	9866186186
17	LVPrasad Eye Institute	Dr.G.N.Rao	NIL	04030612609
18	Pushpagiri Eye Institute	Sri.R.Govind Hari	pvri.india@gmail.com	9849168193
19	Prim	Dr Naga Raju	drnagarajuprime@gmail.com	9949499949
20	Poulami	Dr Pardhasaradhi Rao	drparthasaradhirao@gmail.com	9849028857
21	Sai Krishna Neuro	Dr ARReddy	sksneurohospitals@gmail.com	9849018017
22	Sai Vani	Dr Rama Rao	saivani svh@yahoo.com	9849009564
23	Sai Bhavani	Dr K. Srinivas	srinivas.kembavi@gmail.com	9849029520
24	Sri Hrishi Kesya	Dr K.Sridhar	shkhospitalsedp5@gmail.com	9959444769
25	Star	Dr Gopichand	info@starhospitals.in	9849027027
26	Life Hospital	Dr L. Sridhar	sridharsivani@gmail.com	9246872576
28	Curie City Cancer Centre/VJA	Dr M.Gopichand	mgopichand@yahoo.com	9885256059
29	Titumala Hospital/Vizianagaram	Dr K.Tirumala Prasad	drtirumala@yahoo.com	9849145149
30	Viswabharathi Hospital/Kurnool	Dr Kantha Reddy	viswabharathihospital@yahoo.com	9848076186
31	Axon Hospital	Dr.Sambasiva Rao	NIL	9032091519