Celebrations
International day of Older persons at Chetla Timmaipally village in 1990
The United Nations General Assembly has declared 1st October to be celebrated as International Day for Elderly People in 1990. Since then, the international day of Older Persons is celebrated annually to create awareness among the people about issues which affects the elders as well as to appreciate their contribution towards the society. Nischinta has been celebrating the international day of older persons at Chetla Timmaipally, Chegunta Mandal, Medak district and in Hyderabad.
International day of older persons at Motinagar, Hyderabad in 2016
On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons 2016, the Nischinta Foundation organised a Diabetes Health Camp at Motinagar, Hyderabad, in collaboration with the UdayaSri Trust. The camp was led by Dr. Uday Kiran, MD, DD, DCM, who conducted routine health check-ups, blood pressure monitoring, and random blood sugar tests. He also provided personalised health advice to participants. Recognising the importance of nutrition in diabetes management, the Nischinta Foundation distributed free educational material titled "Diet for Diabetics" to all attendees.
International day of older persons at Bowenpally, Hyderabad in 2016
International Day of Older Persons was jointly observed by the Nischinta Foundation and HelpAge India, in association with the Sneha Senior Citizen Association. The programme featured engaging games conducted separately for men and women, with prizes awarded to the winners. A nutrition awareness session was also held, reinforcing the importance of healthy eating and active living among elders.
Eye Camps
Eye Camp for Senior Citizens at Bodu Uppal, Hyderabad in 2015
Nischinta Foundation organised an Eye Camp for Senior Citizens at Bodu Uppal, Hyderabad, in collaboration with Vasan Eye Care. The camp benefited around many senior citizens, providing eye screenings and guidance on eye health.
Comprehensive Eye Screening and Cataract Surgery Camp at Chetla Timmaipally in 2017
Responding to a request from the local community, the Nischinta Foundation conducted a Comprehensive Eye Screening and Cataract Surgery Camp at Chetla Timmaipally on 5 February 2017, in collaboration with Pushpagiri Eye Hospital. During the camp, eye examinations were conducted for community members. Free spectacles were provided to those diagnosed with refractive errors, and cataract surgeries were facilitated for selected patients, helping restore vision and improve quality of life.
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of people screened | 42 | 38 | 80 |
| No of people identified with Cataract | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| No of people identified with Refractive errors | 18 | 15 | 33 |
| No of people referred to Pushpagiri Eye Hospital for further evaluation | 02 | 02 | 04 |
