SENIOR CITIZEN CLUB WITH SHELTERED ACCOMMODATION
Delhi Road, Simla,
Serampore-3, Hooghly
E mail:
thikana_shimla@yahoo.co.in
www.facebook.com/thikanashimla
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FEW WORDS ABOUT THIS INSTITUTION
This
is a non-profit institution to serve the Senior Citizens (SC) of India mainly
on sheltering and assistance field. In recent years the population of SC in
India becomes 10% approximately. Joint families are very quickly
deteriorating. Need for specialized
sheltered accommodation is now become unquestionable. So many old age homes of
different standard are constructing here and there. They are incomplete, not bearing
all the features. Our institution is not only solving the problems of shelter,
it works on different aspects, likely, entertainment, short stay, treatment
assistance. This institution also thinks for some other group of people –
unmarried women above 45 years, divorcees, separated women and widow of any
age.
Some
of our salient features:
1.
Ample
open space within green.
2.
Rooms
constructed following the guideline of Geriatric Society of India.
3.
All
rooms are with attached bath (4’ X6’) with commode, south facing, with tiles
floor, paris wall.
4.
All
room furnished with bed, two side table, one mirror, one wardrobe, chair, fan
&light fittings.
5.
Provision
for geyser and air-conditioner.
6.
Emergency
rescue door.
7.
Airy
dining room – separate building. Mini library.
8.
Situated
beside High Way (Delhi Road)
9.
Kolkata
(PG Hospital) 32 km by road, Howrah 25 km by road, Howrah 20 km by train.
10.
Nearest
Railway Station Serampore 2.5 km away. Connection through bus (26A, 40),
rickshaw, auto.
11.
From
Dankuni 7.5 km north.
12.
Membership
is of two types: I) Non-Residential Membership (NRM), II) Residential
membership (RM).
13.
Guests
(GT) are two types: I) Direct guest (DG), II) Members’ guest (MG).
14.
Member
can stay still death up to cremation.
15.
No
guarantor is required – ideally suitable for childless/ relativeless.
16.
Nomination
(up to three heads) facility available. Court paper agreement.
17.
100%
bedridden patients are also allowed.
18.
Stay
up to one month as guest without deposit.
19.
All
time is check in time. Complete staying of 24 hrs. will be calculated as one
day.
20.
Before
taking membership, staying as guest is mandatory.
21.
Members
have no time restriction of entry and going outside.
22.
No
time restriction of coming of guests of members.
23.
Members’
guest can stay up to one month at a stretch, even at members’ room.
24.
24
hrs. Doctor.
25.
Own
mini medical facility- Oxygen, ECG, Nebulizer, Intravenous apparatus.
26.
Counselor,
Physiotherapist, Dietician on call, 24 x 7 care provider.
27.
Own
car, pick up - drop facility.
28.
Nearest
hospital with ICCU, ICU – 2.8 km away (Sramajibi hospital - one of the cheapest
hospital with modern facilities).
29.
Institution
will take total responsibility of treatment.
30.
Members
have option to get entry in executive body.
31.
Housekeeping
and kitchen are managed by maiden.
32.
Individualized
diet for patients. Special food for guests by order.
33.
Regular
basis entertainment program.
34.
Off
and on tour.
35.
Birth
day celebration for the members.
36.
Provision
for picnic, party.
GUEST:
Direct Guest: Any Indian SC and other
groups written above may stay here from one day to one month at a stretch on
pay and stay method with advance payment. He/she may stay further with special
permission of board. Even sick person may be allowed for short stay. He can
enjoy treatment assistance and care provider. Photo and address proof must be shown
on first coming. Advance booking by 50% payment is must.
Members’ Guest: Member can invite their relatives at any time.
They can stay at their room or book guest room. They can stay up to one month
at a stretch. No monetary subsidy will be enjoyed by them.
MEMBER:
Even
100% bedridden Indian SC may be member. Membership is at your will and subject
to permission by the existing members. Staying as guest (pay & stay method,
without deposit) for few days is mandatory. All membership has a refundable
deposit (lock-in-period 5 years) with nomination facility (up to 3 heads) and
membership fee (once). One agreement will be done. No guarantor is required in
special cases. Members of club will automatically be treated as associate members
of NGO. One may be invited in executive committee. One may be expelled by the
majority of residing members if his behavior & attitude do not fit to this
organization.
Non-Residential
Member: Those who
want to enjoy this residential club as second home, they may become NRM. Salient features: I) 70% deduction in
most of the expenses (see rate chart), pay & stay method, II) Rescue
operation from house when sick (for members within Kolkata, Howrah &
Hooghly), III) Birth day celebration, IV) May reside at a stretch one month. He
may stay further with special permission of board. He/she may stay further with
special permission of board. V) Treatment assistance, VI) Preference to be RM.
Residential
Member: Those
who intend to stay permanently may become RM. Salient features: I) 60% deduction in most of the expenses (see
rate chart), II) Can stay still death up to cremation, III) There is a Minimum
Monthly Expenses (MME), to be paid after completion of month. IV) Birth day
celebration,
CONCLUSION
We
are not perfect, but trying hard to be perfect. For betterment, your advice
& opinion is always solicited. We could not implement all the features, but
trying hard to implement. This organization is yours. We want to run it democratically
and transparently to strengthen its stability. Please help us. One day this
concept will be the example of Residential solution of the Senior Citizens of
India.
ER. AHIBHUSAN
CHATTERJEE DR. AMITAVA DE SARKAR
President Secretary
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Pub
19, 01.11.12
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