Health Clinics
We provide free medical and health checks to geriatrics registered with Arogya Sandhan in Santoshpur, Kolkata. This is a regular weekly event. Doctors associated with our organization also provide volunteer medical service at health camps to reach people in remote areas like Sunderbans.
"I have been watching the activities of the Centre for Old in Need very closely for the last few months. In fact many of our activities are in tune with the objectives of the Centre for Old in Need. In recent times through a collaborative approach we successfully conducted three health check-up camps one in rural area and two in urban areas with very large number of participants. The centre apart from providing general and specialist doctors provided subsidy for ECG and blood examination. COIN has been extending very good support for our project on health care for senior citizens. What I like most is the the very dedicated and motivated approach of the group to care for the old people in need. I wish people come forward to support the organisation to realise its goals."
- Mr. Swashwata Sarkar, Arogya Sandhan, Santoshpur, Kolkata, Feb 06
See pictures of some of our camps and fieldwork below.
Hypertension Awareness Programme
Hypertension or high blood pressure is the most common disease among the elderly population in India. High blood pressure increases the risk for heart attack and stroke. WHO 1999 reports that 1 out of every 3 deaths in India is due to heart diseases. (more)
Osteoarthritis Awareness Programme
Osteoarthritis is one of the top 5 diseases that afflicts elderly population. Disability due to arthritis can not only result in job limitations and lost wages, it can also cause depression, anxiety, feelings of helplessness, trouble participating in everyday personal and family joys and responsibilities. Despite these challenges, most people with osteoarthritis can lead active and productive lives. (more)
Diabetes Awareness Programme
For reasons of genetics and lifestyle changes, Indian’s already form the world’s largest diabetic population. Of patients diagnosed with diabetes, over 90% suffer from type 2 diabetes and having type 2 diabetes increases your risk for many serious complications. (more)
