In a major step to cater to the needs of the elderly Rotary Club
of Bombay Pier and Dignity Foundation together set up the Senior Citizens
Counselling Centre in the Dignity Foundation premises in BMC School
Building, Topiwala Lane, opposite Lamington Road Police Station in
Mumbai.
The Chief Minister, Shri. Vilasrao Deshmukh, inaugurated the Centre
on Wednesday, 30th May, at 6 p.m.
The Centre works Monday to Friday. Experts in various fields are available
for free consultation. They will each be available on time slots on
prescribed days on an appointment basis. Please call for appointments
The subjects on which the elderly can seek free guidance include:
Medical (General health, arthritis, blood pressure, eye, diabetes etc.)
Psychological counselling
Property purchase
Homes - Old Age homes, Dignity Lifestyle
Travel assistance and bookings -- Air and train
Security Alarm provision
It is certain that this Centre will fill a huge gap in the life of the elderly who have to go from place to place and travel distances to deal with problems which affect their daily lives. In this One Stop they will get all the referral services and information under one roof.
