Care for the aged

Monday July 12, 2004 Deccan Herald

Asha Jeevan Home for the Aged, which had their new facility "Asha Jeevan Retirement Homes and Care Giving Centre" inaugurated last week at Gottigere off Bannerghatta Road, has stated that the new facility can house 70 residents along with staff members. The facility is available for geriatrics and others who need assistance and nursing care. Asha Jeevan is also offering cottage facilities for elderly couples as well as for people who prefer independent living, say its trustees Kalpana Mallya and Sujatha Bhat.

The inauguration saw a sprinkling of dignitaries including Mr. Dayanand Pai, CEO of Century Builders and Mr. G.M. Row, former president of Rotary Clup, Lavelle Road. For the construction of this Rs. 62-lakh project, Asha Jeevan, apart from taking a loan from Canara Bank, has also received donations from philanthropists like Mr. Dayananda Pai, Mr Naresh J Shah and Jayantilal Shah family of Basavanagudi, Mr. Kishanlal Kothari and Raichand Jain of Jain Group, Jairani Kapoor Trust, Mantri and Salarpuria groups. For more information on the familities call - 9845184079