ZANOAHA- MARTHOMA OLDAGE HOME, KOTTARAKARA

ZANOAHA- MARTHOMA OLDAGE HOME, KOTTARAKARA

Zanoaha is a Marthoma retirement home a multi-residence housing facility intended for senior citizens. There are two types of Old Age Homes in Kerala. One is the "Free" type which cares for the destitute old people who have no one else to care for them. They are given shelter, food, clothing and medical care. 
The second type is the "Paid" home where care is provided for a fee. Nowadays, such "Retirement" homes have become very popular in Kerala and they are well worth considering. The Welfare of the Aged has caught the attention of the development workers as well as Governments. The year 1999 was declared as “International Year of the Old Persons”. The UNO has initiated Welfare Programs for the Aged. The Indian Government prepared “A National Policy for the Older Persons” and implementing integrated Programs for Older Persons. NGOs of National and International were taken up many interventions for the Welfare of Old Age People. The changed Social scenario and attitude of Younger Generations created many problems to the Aged. The sons and relatives of the Aged are Neglecting and Humiliating. Some of the Aged People are starving and begging in the Streets, Bus-Stands, Railway Stations, Market Places, etc., therefore, interventions needed for the Aged to lead a happy and dignified life till their last breath. Their Wisdom and Capabilities should not be waste and unproductive. They should provide with Psychological and Emotional support.Many Old People are Widows and Widowers. Most of this group are poor & underprivileged and face many problems for their survival

Prof. John Kurakar