Training & Counselling in Senior Care

Elevating the standards of senior care through educational workshops and awareness programmes. Join us in nurturing a society that celebrates and values our elders.

Empowering Geriatric Care Professionals To Create a Dignified Future for All Seniors

Established in 1994, the Heritage Foundation is dedicated to reshaping geriatric care through various measures. Our efforts include intensive training and counselling programmes to create a supportive environment for our senior citizens, especially in a scenario where India’s elderly population is projected to reach 300 million by 2050.

Our geriatric training programmes are designed to:

Address increasing intergenerational challenges
Combat incidences of abuse against elderly citizens
Equip caregivers to handle complex geriatric needs
Develop the skills to manage the psychological and social aspects of ageing
Create awareness about the dignity and rights of elderly citizens

We collaborate with national institutions like the National Institute of Social Defence to develop comprehensive training modules encompassing:

Geriatric counselling
Rehabilitation
Caregiving ethics
Policy frameworks

The Heritage Foundation aims to build a more understanding, compassionate, and effective support system for every senior citizen—shaping a society that is truly senior-friendly in every aspect.

Our Comprehensive Elder Care Support Network

Our specialised centre, profoundly established under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, serves Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Our RRTC (Regional Resource and Training Centre) is dedicated to revolutionising elder care through strategic training, groundbreaking research, and empowering capacity-building initiatives across multiple regions.

Counselling Services

Tailored psychological and emotional support for seniors, addressing loneliness, mental health challenges, and age-related psychological transitions. We connect older adults with counsellors for individual and group interventions that resonate with their unique emotional needs.

Education and Training

Dynamic collaborative educational programmes with social work institutions and universities to build professional expertise in geriatric care. We offer a curriculum, aid research opportunities, and facilitate skills development for students and professionals involved with senior citizens.

Caregiver Support

Extensive training and resources for caregivers, including stress management strategies, skill development, and professional networking. We empower them with essential knowledge, emotional resilience, and practical tools needed to excel in their occupation.

Skill Training Programmes

Pioneering skill development initiatives across districts to empower seniors and care professionals alike. We aim to expand our training programmes into Andhra Pradesh to provide vocational and caregiving skills and enhance economic and social independence.

Documentation and Advocacy

Strategic approach to senior care through extensive research, documentation, and advocacy efforts. We leverage seminars, training programmes, and impactful publications to raise awareness, influence policy, and spark meaningful dialogue about senior citizens' needs and rights.

Heritage Foundation’s comprehensive support network is a holistic movement towards dignity, respect, and compassionate senior care. Join us on this incredible journey to make life meaningful for seniors.

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Be Part of the Movement for Collaborative Elder Care

For Professionals

At Heritage Foundation, we understand that healthcare and social work professionals are at the heart of elder care. To help them sharpen their skills, we offer specialised registration for psychologists, counsellors, geriatricians, and social workers. Our mission, rooted in the National Policy on Older Persons (1999), is to empower you with the research and training facilities to enhance your skills and make a real difference in the lives of seniors. We welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey!

For Home Care Agencies

The Heritage Foundation has a wealth of experience working with esteemed organisations, including our own Heritage Homecare Services. This experience allows us to offer an unmatched, comprehensive referral services network. Our empanelment process is tailored for agencies that train and provide top-notch bedside care for the elderly. We offer quality standardisation support, backed by insights from our experience managing India’s premier private hospital for seniors. We ensure that home care agencies maintain high standards of compassionate and professional care. We invite you to uphold excellence in elderly care with us!

For Donors

Partnering with pioneers like HelpAge India and the Harmony for Silvers Foundation, we have crafted a transparent donation mechanism. You can directly contribute to medical equipment, essentials, and resources for elder care. Our approach reflects the United Nations' dedication to upholding the dignity and well-being of older persons. Join us to receive recognition for your meaningful contributions to senior welfare!

For Homes and Institutions

Navigating the complex elder care landscape can be challenging! That’s where the Heritage Foundation comes in! As an RRTC under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, we are equipped to guide institutions, ensuring they can deliver high-quality, holistic services to senior citizens through staff training programmes. Let’s work together to create a nurturing environment through our comprehensive support registration!

Key Functions of RRTCs (Regional Resource and Training Centres)

Established under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the RRTCs are pivotal in enhancing elder care services across India through the following key functions:

Technical Support and Inputs

Providing valuable inputs and technical support on senior citizen programmes conducted by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the National Institute of Social Defence (NISD).

Training and Capacity Building

Conducting training and capacity-building programmes for NGOs and other stakeholders to refine their geriatric care services for the welfare of our senior citizens.

Advocacy and Awareness

Raising awareness about the rights and needs of senior citizens through dynamic advocacy, sensitisation, and engaging awareness programmes to shine a spotlight on what really matters for our elders.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Ongoing monitoring of geriatric care projects and programmes to ensure that services are delivered effectively and to evaluate their impact.

Database Generation

Building comprehensive databases of senior citizens and related information to help plan and implement programmes that truly address their unique needs.

Liaising With Stakeholders

Collaborating with state governments, district social welfare officers, and other stakeholders to coordinate activities and ensure that the programmes are implemented effectively.

Researching for Better Care

Diving deep into the world of ageing and aged care, conducting vital research that shapes policies and practices to better serve our senior citizens.

Action Plans for Impact

Rolling out dynamic annual action plans that spotlight our initiatives and those of our partner NGOs, ensuring impactful activities for those in need.

Programmes for Senior Citizens

Catering to the fundamental needs of senior citizens through programmes, including providing nourishing meals, essential healthcare, and safe shelters, as well as programmes to promote intergenerational bonds that strengthen communities.

Active and Productive Ageing

Championing vibrant and fulfilling lives for our senior citizens through programmes, ensuring they enjoy their golden years.

Institutional and Non-Institutional Care

Conducting programmes for providing institutional and non-institutional care and services that cater to the needs of our elderly citizens.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Holding meetings with state government functionaries and other stakeholders to discuss initiatives and efforts to enhance geriatric care.

Training and Counselling for Geriatric Care