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‘Krishna Sannidhi’ is run under the auspices of ‘CHAITANYA TRUST’ (Regd) Bellary, of which Dr. A. Nagaratna is the founder President, along with a dedicated team of members who are actively engaged in the Holistic Healing.

KRISHNA SANNIDHI

‘Krishna Sannidhi’ is housed in a beautiful architectured building at Sanganakal Village Sanganakal is a serene and blessed village in Bellary District which is situated 5 kms from Bellary City. The cluster of buildings are a classical example of VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE.

The calm atmosphere of ‘Krishna Sannidhi’ provides a lively environment in which the inmates of the ‘Krishna Sannidhi’ can live a happy and blessed life with confidence and independence.

Admission is open to any senior citizen of Indian origin:

  1. who cannot run his / her life due to loneliness or in absence of any attendant / person who can take care of him/her
  2. those persons who cannot run their lively-hood adequately due to old age factor
  3. those persons who are free from family liabilities and wish to serve the society for their remaining life & want to share their knowledge and experiences of life with the younger generation irrespective of religion, caste, creed & color subject to general fitness.

‘Krishna Sannidhi’ is situated in the campus of ‘CHAITANYA ENCLAVE’ which is a shelter for various modern day ‘need based’ projects for the welfare of SENIOR CITIZENS. The social projects operational at ‘CHAITANYA ENCLAVE’ are:

  1. ‘KRISHNA SANNIDHI’ – stay home for senior citizens- to lead a life of their own wish and will – with all the modern day amenities-on a pay and stay basis. We have one of the best nursing care for elderly at charitable old age homes in bellary
  2. Assisted Living and Long Term Care Hospital - for the elderly- who can not take care of themselves.
  3. HOSPICE for the terminally ill – helping to have a painless, spiritually enlightened journey.
  4. ‘RURAL HEALTH CENTRE’ for the surrounding village elders – facility to assist to get a proper solution for all the age related health problems
  5. “HOME AGAIN” a home for the elderly- started in 1998 by Annavarjula Subramanyam Memorial Trust at Bellary, shifted to the new premises in Chaitanya Enclave- a hope and shelter for the senior citizen who is in need of food, shelter and social security with love and affection.

Mode of Life

Comprehensive housing services are available to all inmates throughout their life at KRISHNA SANNIDHI in any of the following three types of housing/ accommodation subject to the availability:

Single room with bath & toilet attached, for single occupancy
Single room with bath & toilet attached, for double occupancy
Single room with bath & toilet, for Occupancy of Four People

In case an inmate wants to live alone in a room, he/she may be permitted if his or her health so permits. Other details may be obtained from the office at KRISHNA SANNIDHI, Sangakal.

Male and Female inmates will be provided accommodation in separate rooms. In case of husband and wife, they will be housed in the same room. Visit rural health care center in Ballari.

Medical Care/ Treatment

Long running medicines for the diseases such as Blood Pressure, Sugar, Heart Problems, Migraine etc. shall be arranged by the inmate at his/her own expense

As situation arises, the services of a qualified medical practitioner(s) will be made available to the inmates at the KRISHNA SANNIDHI itself. If advised by the Doctor, the inmate will be taken to the hospital for treatment and, if necessary, get him/her treated as in - patient. Food , attendants, staff nurses etc will not be provided outside Dr. A.Nagaratna Long Term Care Hospital.

In case if serious illness or accident inmate will be hospitalized in DR. A. NAGARATNA HOSPITAL or Govt. hospital / Medical College, Bellary only and intimation will be passed to close relations of the inmate whose details have been provided by him / her in the application form, as early as possible after hospitalization. If the relatives or guarantor of the inmate want to shift the inmate for treatment to private hospital, they can do so on their expense. Get one of the best bed ridden care for elderly in bellary

Facilities Extended By ‘KRISHNA SANNIDHI’

‘KRISHNA SANNIDHI’ will provide the morning tea, breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner.

Bed, Mattress, Pillow, Pillow cover, Bed linen, and Top sheet, Quilt, Curtains, Almirah, Chair, Table and Utensils shall be provided by the Trust. TV, Refrigerator, Water Cooler and similar essential items for combined use of the inmates shall also be provided by the Trust.

Services by ‘KRISHNA SANNIDHI’

No specific sum is charged for any routine service provided by KRISHNA SANNIDHI old age home in bellary. However, the inmates may donate to support the charity taken up by the Trust.

Disabled inmate who opts for services of special nurse, he/ she will be required to pay the charges of the nurse. For the convenience of inmate, he / she can pay lump sum amount in advance if he / she so wishes. Visit old age Geriatric care for elderly in Ballari

The inmates are necessarily required to arrange articles of their personal use such as their own clothes, shoes, toiletries, etc

PAYMENT FOR MAINTENANCE CHARGES

  1. The monthly payment covers the following
    Maintenance of Room
    Water
    Electricity
    Food
    Laundry
    Salary of the Staff
    Entertainment
    Library
    Reading Room
    Newspaper
  2. In addition to the above said monthly payment, disabled inmate who opts for services of special nurse should pay half of the charges of such nurse and the ‘Krishna Sannidhi’ will meet the remainder of the charges. For the convenience of the inmate they can pay a lump sum amount in advance. Tile inmates should necessarily bring their own cloths and toiletries.
  3. The charges in the Assisted living Centre and Hospice are calculated on the actual expenditure. Philanthropists and Corporate houses are being approached for a substantial donation to provide these holy services to the aged citizens without any cost.

We request your kind office to help us by utilizing your goodwill to get financial aid to maintain the various service oriented programmes of Chaitanya Trust and be a part of this noble adventure of providing peace and quality life in the best phase of senior citizens life.

The cost of land and the construction cost is borne by the founder president of the trust DR. A. NAGARATNA

Home Again

Where is Home Again Located'?

'HOME AGAIN' is located at 5-B,K.C.Road, Bellary,Karnataka,India.At the moment it is in a private building belonging to Dr.A.Nagaratna. There is place for fifteen inmates with all the basic facilities. There is a library for the Senior Citizens on the first floor. An old age home should have a calm,pollutionfree environment and all other basic necessities just as any comfortable housing project.

It could be located in a rural or urban setting depending on the type of people expected to live in it.While some people may like quiet idyllic sorroundings, others may prefer an urban area where they have quick access to facilities to the city. Keeping these ideas in mind we have identified 3 acres of land in the village of SANGANKAL about 5 kilometers from Bellary where we have planned our future 'HOME AGAIN'.This will be completed in phases and it will be a self-sufficient, quiet and a pleasant place for the aged.

This area has a nonpolluted environment in the midst of plenty of trees and plants.Light,water and air are pure and pleasant round the year.

Design of 'HOME AGAIN'

'HOME AGAIN' is designed keeping in mind all the necessities of the aged persons. It has a dormitory type shelter, independent rooms and cottages. The rooms will be well ventilated. As much as possible all facilities at old age Ashram in Ballari will be at the ground floor level. The upper floors will have a sloping ramp,which would also facilitate easy passage of wheel chairs when needed.

The toilets and bathrooms will have rough flooring so that the elders do not slip.Suitable railings will be provided for support. There will be an 'infirmary' where sick people needing short term treatment coluld be accomodated.

Facilities that will be provided in 'HOME AGAIN' Hygiene old age care nursing homes in bellary

Recreational and reading facilities such as,TV,cable,video and a library.The extent of the physical activity of the residents can be taken care of with active sports such as tenis,table tennis and other activities.Indoor games like carrom,chess will be provided.

In today's context computers with Internet connections are more a necessity than an option especially to recieve and send e-mail to the near and dear. The ability to browse the world wide web will allow the residents to be informed and mentally active.

Working Team in 'HOME AGAIN'

  1. 'HOME AGAIN' has an administrator who will be responsible for the running of the home.
  2. 'HOME AGAIN' has a basic staff such as clerks, cashier - cum - accountant. Nursing staff, attenders, maids and a cook for the efficient running of a charitable old age home in Bellary.
  3. A medical officer at long term care hospital in bellary is there to attend to the health needs of the inmates.
  4. A nutritionist at medical care for elderly in bellary can play an important role by providing special attention to the nutritional requirements of the residents. At least a part time nutritionist will be appointed.
  5. A professionally qualified social worker is an essential member of the team.
  6. Nursing staff and health care workers trained in Geriatric care will be appointed.

Medical Care in 'Home Again'

All medicines and medical accessories that may be needed for the treatment of the residents will be stored on the advice of a senior physician. For e.g:Oxygen cylinders, suction apparatus and intra-venous sets will be readily available.

Drugs will be replaced periodically,considering their expiry date. Transport facilities will be available in case there is a need to rush them to the hospital for intensive care.

We request philonthropists to donate generously so that our dream of providing a safe,compassionate 'HOME AGAIN' for the Senior Citizens will be a reality.All donations are exempt from income-tax under 80G

Ageing is irreversible. It brings with it unpleasantness, which, with some simple guidelines could be made tolerable and allow the person to age gracefully.

This sentiment became the driving force of Dr.A.Nagaratna, culminating in the establishment of "HOME AGAIN". A home for the aged in February 1998.

Managed by 'Annavarjula Subramaniam Memorial Trust',in memory of her late father,at Bellary since the past eight years.

Objectives

  1. To provide information to Senior Citizens through publishing, seminars and discussions.
  2. Undertake various services for their support and welfare; to enable them to live productive and interesting lives drawing upon their knowledge, skills and experience.
  3. Construct a database to determine the needs of Senior Citizens of Bellary and device ways to measure them. Institute services to cater to their needs.
  4. Mobilize Senior Citizens into an identity group.
  5. Undertake advocacy with government and public bodies of welfare.

Management

Home Again is Managed by'Annavarjula Subramaniam memorial Trust'.

The President of the Trust is Dr.Ratna Suyajna a.k.a Dr.A.Nagaratna.

A successful medical practiotioner of the town. specialized in Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Legal Systems and Gerentology, whose "Brain Child" is this project.

Trustees of 'Home Again'

Dr. M. K. Gunjal

Vice President

Smt. Rathi Kapadia

Secretary

Dr.Joshi S.D

Treasurer

B.Dinakar

Joint Secretary

Honarary Advisory Committee

Dr. V.N.Kulkarni

Eye Specialist

Dr.Diwakar

Dentist

Dr.Ravi Thippa

E.N.T Specialist

Dr.Nagabhushan

MD, Physician

Sri Surendra Singhvi

Charted Accountant

Sri InduShekar

Advocate

Managing Committee Members

M.M.Ravi Kiran

C.E.O HOME AGAIN - HelpLine

Dipak Kapadia

C.E.O HOME AGAIN - HealthAgain

Mallika

C.E.O HOME AGAIN - HealthAgain

T.B.R.Prasad

Artist

Rama Anand

Advocate

Neelu Nagaral

Advocate

Krupa Mali Patil

Advocate

Hema Druva Rao

Advocate

Srinivas Raichur

Chowdeshwari Medical Stores

Geetha Gayatri

Chowdeshwari Medical Stores

Finance

The Govt of India has given permission to receive donations under the Foreign Contribution(Regulation)Act,1976. The registration Number is 094450032, Nature:Social.

Donations to the Trust enjoy the benefit of Section 80-G of the Indian Income Tax Act.

The Trust would welcome financial support from all those who recognise and appreciate the cause taken up by the Trust.

Mission

"HOME AGAIN" is designed to provide all the basic needs and special requirements of the aged,such as dormitory type shelter,independent rooms and cottages and rooms with ventilation. Toilets and bathrooms will have rough flooring so that the elders do not slip.Suitable railings will be provided for support. Immediate medical attention with an experienced medical officer and an able administrator are provided.Other recreational and reading facilities such as televisions, video,cable,carrom,chess and a seperate library with an extensive collection of reading matter is provided.

In today's context computers with Internet connections are more of a necessity than an option especially to recieve and send e-mail to the near and dear. The ability to browse the world wide web will allow the residents to be informed and to keep them mentally alert.

Vision

"To provide a HAPPY,CONTENTED AND PEACEFUL life for the elderly people in HOME AGAIN"

Ageing is irreversible. It brings with it unpleasantness, which, with some simple guidelines could be made tolerable and allow the person to age gracefully.

To have our own facilities in Sanganakal, we propose to develop a vernacular village over here giving the inmates a comfortable place to live in, with plenty of space to move around in a clean and good atmosphere.We have secured 4 1/2 acres for this project.

We propose to build this using locally available materials, less of cement, more of wood and tiles - high roofed with a garden, plants and our own livestock.

Old people develop age related diseases like Arthritis, B.P. Diabetes etc., which inturn might lead to complications. We plan to have a hospital for them and a geriatric ward and also a hospice to take care of those terminally ill.

We are very ambitious about our plans.We know we can do it, with your active support.

A.S.M. Trust has been recognised by the 'Aadhar', Secratriat of National Council, for the older persons under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment -Govt.of India.

A.S.M. Trust undertook to join hands with 'Aadhar' to provide for older persons a path paved towards independence self confidence and usefulness for themselves. The Trust started 'Helpline' to assist Senior Citizens in their medical and personal problems.

WHAT TO DO WHEN OLDER PERSONS NEED MEDICAL HELP ?

  1. Our HelpLine has on its Honorary Advisory Panels specialists drawn from various fields. They will immediately access and assess the situation.
  2. Collect Medical records
  3. Facilitate access to a good doctor. Follow-up with doctors and family members
  4. Organise and make available educative material for their nutritional needs.Take preventive measures against age related problems,and arrange for medical and other help whenever needed.

WHAT TO DO WHEN OLDER PERSONS HAVE PERSONAL PROBLEMS?

  1. For older persons who have personal problems, give them a patient hearing
  2. Be rational
  3. Be aware of the psychological manifestations of ageing
  4. Make them realise that old age is a state of elightenment and not to complain about growing older; many are denied the privilege.
  5. Encourage their participation in the affairs of family and community. Organise self help groups.

WHAT TO DO TO EMPOWER OLDER PERSONS?

  1. Empowerment of older persons. Identification of their potential and channelising their capabilities, encourage them to participate and make themselves useful to the family and society
  2. The future of Helpline is bright, studded with opportunities, but the way may be difficult.Let us all resolve to make things happen. Organise them to set up self-help groups amongst themselves.

Donation

Yes,I,........................................................................................................ would like to adopt a senior citizen.Enclosed is my cheque for Rs. 12000/- @ Rs. 1000/- per month in favour of A.S.M Trust for one year.

To develop our vernacular village larger donations are solicited.

Finance

The Govt of India has given permission to receive donations under the Foreign contribution(Regulation)Act,1976. The registration Number is 094450032. Nature:Social

Donations to the foundation enjoy the benefit of Section 80-G of the Indian Income Tax Act.

The ASM Trust would appreiciate financial support from all those recognise the cause taken up by the trust.

"Home Again" Quarterly Magazine

"Home Again" magazine will be an in house magazine.This contains 16 pages and is published on a quarterly basis.

"Home Again" This magazine has articles on health spiritual matters, jokes and is in three languages i.e,. English, Kannada and Telgu. "Home Again" magazine is strictly for private circulation and will be available to all members on a subscription basis

library

A well stocked library of over 6000 volumes accumlated over several years on a variety of subjctes: science,history, religion, philosophy and fiction. Dailies like The Hindu,Times of India, Indian Express, Vijaya Karnataka, Eenadu etc.Periodicaly like Readers - Digest and weeklies like India Today,Week and many others. Besides this audio-Visual systems with a well equipped library.

A.S.M Trust have a Senior Citizens Cell actively helping the seniors to slove their legal problems mostly, property matters.

HOW OLDER PERSONS ARE SECURED?

  1. Legal experts who are on our Honorary Advisory Panel will immidiately be consulted and their advice will be implemented to solve their problems
  2. Whenever it is felt necessary legal services from outside sources like a retired judicial magistrate and other voluntarily inclined lawyers will be availed.
  3. Whenever necessary, the police help will also be availed : Infact the Superintendent of Police will be our Advisor too.
  4. The local administration, the Tashildar and the Deputy Commissioner's help will also be sought.

Enrichment Activities

  1. Spiritual: Speeches/talks on Bhagwath Geetha/bhajans regularly
  2. Religious: Krishnastami is observed/Ganesh chaturthi is observed/celebrated
  3. National festivals like Independence day,Republic Day is observed with fervour
  4. Elder's Day is celebrated every year
  5. Every year tours will be conducted
  6. Yoga classes are conducted regularly
  7. Musical concerts are conducted occasionally

Senior citizens who wish to join "HOME AGAIN" , should have a sponsor- their children, relatives or a responsible person of the town.

A set of Rules and Regulations which have to be adhered to strictly