West Bengal Proposes State-Level Geriatric Care Task Force
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Proposal for the establishment of a State-Level Geriatric Care Task Force in West Bengal. |
| Presented to | Malati Rava Roy, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare. |
| Objective | To strengthen healthcare and social welfare programmes for senior citizens. |
| Major Challenges Identified | Chronic diseases, dementia, reduced mobility, loneliness, social isolation, financial insecurity. |
| Focus Areas | - Long-term care, caregiver training, age-friendly services.- Mobile Geriatric Services for rural and underserved areas.- Community-level support for vulnerable elderly, especially those living alone.- Strengthening old-age homes, assisted-living facilities, respite care, dementia-sensitive services. |