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Inaugurating the new day-care home for the elderly constructed by the Neyyattinkara municipality here on Monday, Ms.
Shylaja said such homes should be constructed scientifically. Saayamprabha is a welfare scheme launched by the Social Justice Department for the welfare of the elderly, most of whom are socially isolated, unsafe, and not cared for by families. more-inDay-care homes for the elderly should provide a good homely, family environment for senior citizens, Health Minister K.K. The government is organising a host of welfare schemes for the marginalised sections such as the elderly, transgenders, and the differently abled. The elderly constitutes nearly 13% of the State’s population and their concerns deserve special care, she added..