Age Care BHOPAL Project) RAVE (Right & Voice of Elderly) / HELPAGE INDIA BHOPAL OFFICE NEELESHWAR PLOT NO: - 647 A, SARWADHARAM, C SECTOR, KOLAR ROAD, BHOPAL 462042 (MP) PH: - 0755 4078567/ 4296568 E MAIL: - Bhopal@helpageindia.org Month: - MAY 2010 ISSUE: - 4 INAGURATION OF SECOND PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTRE IN BHOPAL Second PTC (Physiotherapy Centre) was inaugurated by Sri. K. S. Sharma (Ex - Chief Secretary - GOMP) on 5th May'2010 at Day Care Centre, E - 4, Area Colony, Bhopal which is an ideal location with no Physiotherapy unit close to site. This place is also close to one of the biggest slum of Bhopal. Several dignitaries including, Sri. P. C. Sharma (Ex - MLA), Bhopal, Dr. Shankar Patidaar, renowned Orthopedic surgeon of Bhopal several other doctor's, senior citizen, all major newspaper correspondent, representatives of Old Age Homes, senior members of Confederation and local representatives were present during the inaugural function. A total of more than 100 participants were present during the occasion. Chief Guest in his speech said about the important of Physiotherapy Centre and said that people should avail the facilities which will be delivered through this unit. He appreciated the efforts of HELPAGE INDIA in initiating such unit in Bhopal in different location as Bhopal lacks quality PTC. General people were very happy as the area was not having such centre and they said that this centre is going to address their physio problem in a big way. Now they don't have to run to specific locations of city for Physio Care. The kind of response, I have seen it is evident that very soon this unit will become popular. The entire programme was covered by the local media people and by two local TV channel and coverage was relayed throughout the day for next 24 hrs.
STATISTICAL DATA OF BOTH PTC OF BHOPAL Performance of PTC at Navodaya Hospital Beneficiaries Registration Treatment Sessions Registered New Total 17 7 24 Sessions Current Total 60 97 157 Performance of PTC at Day Care Centre Beneficiaries Registration Treatment Sessions Registered New Total 0 20 20 Sessions Current Total 0 140 140 At Day Care Centre right from the inception of PTC Dr. Ravi Shankar Prasad (Audiologist & Speech Therapist) is visiting the centre on every Saturday for two hrs from 9.30am to 11.30am as an additional health benefit for senior citizen. Response is good and after noticing, patients are turning up at the Centre. We look forward to add few more medical initiatives for the benefit of the older people at this centre. VISIT OF STATE MANAGER TO INDORE & DEWAS FOR ASSEMENT TO INITIATE PTC IN THESE DISTRICTS Two days visit was made by Mr. S. K. Sharma to Indore & Dewas district for conducting assessment and potentiality of the SCAs at these districts for initiation of PTC. Meeting with Professor Indrejeet Awal (President of SCA in Indore) & Dr. Manohar Bhale Rao (President of SCAs in Dewas) was very fruitful and it is expected that in the next 30 days both these centre will become operation on SCA ++ mode. Some photographs of meeting and discussion with the representatives are enclosed. Both these SCAs have strong financial support to take up the Centre responsibility and run of their own in a very short span of time. These senior citizens have contacted several hospitals and pathological Labs and they are providing their services on discount basis ensuring quality services to older people. CASE STUDIES CASE NO: - 1 NAME: - MRS KALI VERMA, AGE:-70/ Female CASE OFF - COLLE'S FRACTURE. Mrs. Kali is a 70 yr old lady, who while taking bath fall down in her bathroom and due to osteoporosis and aging she met with colle's fracture. After the removal of plaster cast she had severe pain, stiffness as a result approached doctor for advice. After examination doctor suggested to go for physiotherapy, she visited a nearby Physiotherapy centre but observed no improvement in her problem. One day her son who is an ophthalmologist visited our center and shared with our Physiotherapist about her mother s case. Physiotherapist advised to bring her mother and after initial screening suggested to take WAX THERAPY. She continued with the therapy for one week backed up by strengthening exercises, stretching, mobilization etc was given to her. After a week schedule she started feeling better and her pain was reduced by 50% and was now able to do her house hold work which she was unable to do earlier because of pain.
At the end of the session she thanked and blessed HELPAGE INDIA and also said that she will tell others to visit the centre for their problems. Her words were HELPAGE KHUB TARAKEE KARE CASE NO: - 2 NAME: MR V. K. SHARMA, AGE: - 71 YR/ M CASE OF - ABDOMINAL SURGERY. Mr. V. K. Sharma had recently undergone operation for ulcer in stomach. After the surgery he observed pain in calf muscle and general pain all over the body. When consulted with doctor, he was advised physiotherapy. Accordingly he got himself admitted in one renowned hospital (Bhopal Memorial Hospital) which also has physiotherapy facility and started Physiotherapy sessions as suggested. He observed that there was no improvement and relief after discharge from hospital searched for some better Physio care Centre. One day he visited our center and was counseled by therapist and accordingly started taking therapy. His therapy included T.E.N.S 4 channel for 15 mins and general body mobility exercises for 2 weeks. After few days he realized that his pain has decreased, a feeling of satisfaction was visible on his face. He ended his therapy within a week because of some personal reasons but was very happy and satisfied within few days. When he was leaving he said - BUZURGO KA SAHARA HUMARA HELPAGE NYARA. CASE NO: - 3 Age: - 76 year /Male Case of: - Shoulder pain during Movements Ref. by - Newspapers Col. K. S. Sharma is a 76 year old male suffering from shoulder pain on right side for last more than one year. Due to increase in pain since last few months he was unable to sleep on right side and also had pain in shoulder during movement. He was unable to perform any activity due to pain and tightness and could not move his right arm. He is a retired Colonel, and does all outdoor activities and supports wife in household activity. At this age he needs great amount of shoulders strength. He consulted Orthopedic Surgeon and took few medicines and did some exercises as suggested, but found no relief. While reading HINDUSTAN TIMES he read our Physiotherapy Centre article and visited our centre. He shared his problem with the Physiotherapist and was advised therapy session for 12 day which includes SWD, US, Exercise, and Mobilization. Now he is feeling much better and is able to move his arm without much pain. He is still continuing with the treatment. Col. Sharma is now very happy and blessed HelpAge India for setting up this unit. He said that Physiotherapy ek bahut achha treatment hai, Mujhe isse bahut fayada hua hai. Ab me har insane ko Suggest karunga jisko physiotherapy ki jarurat hai CASE NO: - 4 Name : - Mrs. Mukta Mishra Age: - 73 year/female Case of: - Severe low back pain & moderate regular right knee pain. Ref. by - Though Advertisement Name: - Col. K. S. Sharma
Mrs. Mukta Mishra is a 73 year old lady suffering from severe low back pain and right knee pain since last couple of month. She was in great difficulty while sitting, standing and even sleeping due to pain. As Mrs. Mukta Mishra is complete housewife, she needs great energy and back strength to do her routine work. She attended the inaugural function of physiotherapy centre, and visited the centre and shared her problem with the physiotherapist. After assessment she was advised 15 days therapy, which includes IFT, SWD, and Exercise. After 10 days session now she find huge relief from her back and Knee pain. She said that Ye to bahut he achha hai, mujhe aram mil gaya, me bahut khush hoon, ab to bilkul bhi dard nahi hota 2 ghante tak lagataar kam karti hoon, fir aram karne ke baad kam. She gives many blessings to us and physiotherapy center. HOME VISITS BY PHYSIOTHERAPIST In the month of May our therapist also made home visit to a needy old patient. The lady was 75 yr old with fracture neck of femur operated with D.H.S, after discharge from hospital doctor advised to take physiotherapy. Her relative who is also a regular visitor to Physiotherapy Centre at Navodaya Cancer Hospital, MP Nagar, requested our Physiotherapist to make home visit and do the need assessment and advise to her problem On visiting her home our therapist after assessment of case and going through the history, advised general mobility in bed, strengthening exercises and do's and don ts related to her case. Based on advice she has found relief. They were very much satisfied by our visit and blessed us. PARTICIPATION OF HELPAGE INDIA BHOPAL TEAM IN WORLD NO TOBACO DAY ORGANIZED ON 31 st MAY 2010 in BHOPAL From HelpAge India Bhopal team Mr. S. K. Sharma, State Manager & Mr. Jay Kant Singh (ERM Bhopal) participated in the state level sensitization workshop organized by Panchyat & Social Justice at Bhopal with an objective to create awareness among the society especially youth who are more susceptible and slums community of Bhopal to ensure that an environment is build to prevent consumption of tobacco. A total of more than 40 local NGOs participated in the awareness programme. In the evening a rally was taken out and Charter of Demand was submitted to Sri. Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh for government to take appropriate measure to ensure reduction in consumption of tobacco. Mr. Chauhan after receiving the demand assured the rally representatives that he will take all possible measures to see that suggestions are implemented. He further said that he will issues instruction that there is no tobacco shop close to school and if found will take serious action.
MOBILE MEDICARE UNIT Kaveri Amma is our MMU beneficiaries receiving treatment since last four years through Arjunpura MMU point. She was suffering from Hypertension and Arthritis. Prior to MMU treatment she was undergoing treatment from M.Y. Hospital, Indore and for treatment she had to spend a minimum of thirty five rupees per week (ten rupees for conveyance five rupees for registration and twenty rupees for medicine) At times due to long distance she was unable to visit hospital for treatment. At the time of door campaign she came to know about MMU van. She comes from a very poor family. Her husband was helper in kirana shop; and died eleven years back. Both of them were staying together and alone as her husband is very short tempered. After her husband s death she started staying with her son in barha bhai s slum. Kaveri amma s son is working in a mobile shop. While staying with her son and daughter in law and their two sons s she was expected to take care of their children as her daughter in law had to do all domestic work. As she was not keeping well she was unable to walk properly and support her daughter in law in household works. After regular treatment at our MMU site now there is a vast improvement in her health and she is able to support her daughter in law in house hold work and also takes care of her grandsons. After getting mother in law s support her daughter in law has taken up cooking in the nearby colony residents. Today Kaveri Amma confidence has grown up and she told the APO that if anyone wants she can take care of their children for two to three hours. She is thinking of starting crèche for two children and look forward to increase number of children s. She says that now I am more fit, and want to support my family. ELDERS HELPLINE BHOPAL NUMBER: - 1800 233 1253 Due to shift of Office to new premise and frequent leaving of Helpline Counsellor Elder s HELPLINE performance has fallen down drastically in Bhopal. However after joining of Ms. Yamini Vishwakarma (Counsellor) this service has started picking up momentum and now we have started receiving calls for various services. Some of the calls that we have received are from Other State. It would be important to share that Bhopal Elder s HELPLINE can access from any corner of India. We are also in the process of creating awareness among needy and vulnerable older people of the society to access this number and avail guidance and support as per their need. It is expected that within very short period of time again it will reach to its old performance status. I would also like to share with you that Bhopal Elder s HELPLINE was instrumental in providing job placement for few older people who had approached us and said that they seek job. Though the number is few but our efforts are to provide all round support as per the request and need.
HELPAGE IN MEDIA There are several activities lined up during the current financial year which we will share with you through this Newsletter. I hope you would have enjoyed reading this edition of Newsletter. We all need to share and write more success stories which are the real essence of our success on various initiatives. Thanks. S. K. Sharma, State Manager, Bhopal Madhya Pradesh