SOLUTIONS FOR ELDERLY- SERIES OF ARTICLES

by Shankerprasad S Bhatt ( M.Com ) Ssbhatt79 at aol.com

The articles are published by Jatinder Bedi (jatinder at indianreporter.com) in his widely circulated paper Indian Reporter published from Chicago USA
CHAPTER NUMBERSCONTENTS
CHAPTER IINTRODUCTION and ABOUT THE AUTHOR
CHAPTER IIRECENT PROBLEMS FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE
CHAPTER IIIHOW TO AVOID LONELINESS IN LIFE
CHAPTER IVHOW TO TACKLE STRESS IN LIFE
CHAPTER VHOW ELDERLY CONDITIONS BE IMPROVED
CHAPTER VIHOW TO LIVE LONGER LIFE
CHAPTER VIIROLE OF GRAND PARENTS IN PARENTI-NG
CHAPTER VIIIPOSITIUVE THINKING IN OLDER AGE OF LIFE.
CHAPTER IXHOW TO BE HAPPY IN LIFE
CHAPTER XROLE OF EXERCISES IN ELDERLY LIFE STYLE.
CHAPTER XIEFFECT OF EXERCISES IN OLDER AGE.
CHAPTER XIIHOW TO SELECT DOCTORS ? WHAT TO ASK?
KNOW YOUR PATIENTS RIGHTS
CHAPTER XIIIBENEFITS TO ELDERLY PEOPLE IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

LIFE SKETCH OF SHANKERPRASAD S BHATT

Mr Shankerprasad S Bhatt is a writer, book reviewer and correspondent for much Indian paper in USA.
He is having a Master degree in Commerce.
He came to USA in 1979-80 after long service in local City Governments in the State of Gujarat in India

His first book is published on an interfaith subject of .Prayers of all Faiths of the World

He is writing five books on interfaith subjects namely,
1. Meditation System of all Faiths of the World,
2. Mantra system of all Faiths of the world,
3 Healing system of all Faiths of the world,
4. Role of Goddess in all Faiths of the World.
5. Dwadash Jyotiralingas in India

His articles are published in India Journal Published from Chicago.
He devotes his time in elderly activities in Chicago Metropolitan areas

He is the Senior Vice President of the Metropolitan Asian Family Services in Chicago

He lives at Hoffman Estates in the State of Illinois in USA

CHAPTER II

RECENT PROBLES FOR ELDERLY

We are aware that the elderly people are increasing day by day in America and other parts of the world. We know about the Joint Family system and individual style of family system. Here in this country there are two styles of east and Western philosophy. Most of the people coming from Asian countries have a joint family system when the parents are staying with their children The Indian people mostly have the joint family system and mostly they invite their parents with love, compassion and with great respect towards them. This is the best philosophy with which Indians are brought up. Parents enjoy a very respectable, honorable and respectable position in Indian way of life. Mostly we are with the best type of family life where we find deep love between the brothers and sisters, respect for the mother and father and stay happily in one house

Recently we came across some critical problems amongst the brothers to keep the parents or not. In one elderly case the daughter refused to keep her parents. Our Director Srimati Santoshkumar of the Metropolitan Asian Family Services made temporary arrangements.

Sometimes the parents are forced to go back to India. In that case the parents have already allotted their properties to their sons. in that case there is a problem as to where to stay and how to prolong the rest of life. These are serious problems in the families of Asian origin in general and Indian origin in particular.

There are various stories about the death of one elderly woman who did suicide in the compound of the house because the other brother did not allow the mother to come in. These are the reverse side of development going in family.s breakup. Here are some of the thoughts to be considered by the elderly people who are passing through this type of life style in joint family.

  1. Elderly people ought to have deep love, compassion and sympathy to all the members Of the family equally without any partiality to any one of them.
  2. They should communicate to all family members daily or at several times inquiring About their health and birthdays and important days of life they ought enjoy in Celebration such important incidents in life.
  3. No interference to any member of the family or discussing any personal matters of the family without any reference to them.
  4. Try to help them by taking care of the grand children as the family love for them. Do Not utter anything about caring about them. This is the family love, family values and Family unity with which the elderly came to this country with that type of mission in Life.
  5. Whenever any opportunity arises, try to explain our religious faith, and family Celebrations and ritualistic belief with which we are brought up.
  6. Try to tell stories of our ancient saints to small children and grand children so that they Can follow our religious traditions, beliefs and understanding of our cultural heritage. And our own languages.
  7. Don't be angry with any one, remain tolerant and be sympathetic and polite to Everybody in the house. Note that love, compassion and deep gratitude.s are main aspects of human life.
  8. Try to understand about the rights and privileges of senior citizens by approaching any of our three centers of Metropolitan Asian Family Services and try to be independent on one.s own foot Try to get all benefits of social security, Supplementary Social Security, food stamps and other welfare benefits available to all of us in there respective townships. Please look to the materials published by the city of Chicago or the township approach to them for help. Try to take advantage of the new Prescription Drug benefits available to elderly people in all states of America..
  9. Try to go to the library and pass some of our time to know what is happening in this country. Be active in life. Depend upon yourself in all activities of life.
  10. We have provided some places for the senior people, at our centers and so try to go there and meet other senior citizens and communicate with them. We have four senior centers in Chicago metropolitan areas Get details on phone 773-465-3105 Inquire about Adult Day care at Western Avenue and Niles Senior center
  11. Whenever there are any meetings or conferences organized by Metropolitan Asian family Services or by the township where you stay, try to attend such functions or lectures pertaining to our health or benefits.
  12. Be ware of citizenship tests and try to be a citizen by passing all tests and get citizenship rights for future benefits.
  13. Try to be the member of AARP and try to get benefits of various literatures of senior people, and availability of charge cards and many other benefits.
  14. Try to be a member of Social Security Committee by paying some ten dollars per year so that we can save our benefits by representing our claims through such organizations.
  15. Who are able and are driving cars, they can volunteer some services to some organizations, temples or hospitals for helping needy people.
  16. Every body should try to be independent in driving cars or knowing bus and railway facilities for going from place to place.
  17. Keep the lists of friends for advice and consultations and remain in contact with them so that loneliness is broken and you feel well.
  18. Take care of your partner and always go out for a walk, do some exercises in the house or on the cycle machine or any other machines so as to keep bather health. Always be particular to take medications in time. Check blood pressure and blood sugar for the prevention of the further spread of any diseases.

Here are some 18 ideas for the senior people. This figure 18 is important for 18 chapters in Bhagavata Gita

Here I conclude my article by urging God to solve the problems of housing for the elderly people in case of crisis and misunderstanding amongst family members.

Metropolitan Asian Family Service is considering to solve this residency problem and that is why we are trying to accumulate funds for the residential places for the elderly.

The Metropolitan Asian Family Services have e opened four senior centers in Chicago and its Suburbs at Western Avenue, Niles, Roselle and Lombard

CHAPTER III

HOW TO AVOID LONELINESS IN LIFE

This article is particularly written for elderly people still however some suggestions are applicable to other people of younger age.

Elderly people experiences loneliness when their sons and daughters go on work and they are alone. The children go to school. It is a question as to how to pass time.

Loneliness is more about psychic disconnection than physical solicitude. To appreciate time alone most of us need to feel we have a choice that our friends or family members are nearer to us from our phone call distance The primary feeling of loneliness has something to do with a genetic instinct that equates safety with physical closeness to our family Sometimes loneliness is felt like near death condition.

The emotion of loneliness is not just personal Loneliness is like anger and fear in life and it is one of the universal primal emotions groove in humanity.s sub consciousness. Most of us can.t help but fall into it at one time or the other

Mostly when I came to this country I was feeling the same thing but I started involving my self in taking part in social activities and have changed my walk of life. As my family members came and settled in the state of Illinois we felt family life to get her

Loneliness has more than one flavor and many layers some of these are purely personal; others are part of the human psychological condition.

With a view to mitigate such loneliness condition here are some important suggestions from my points of view.

CHAPTER IV

HOW TO TACKLE STRESS IN LIFE

Stress is a number one enemy in human life. It has come to have a negative connotation in our society during modern times. It is our body.s way of dealing with changes in our life style in our day-to-day environments and a normal part of life

There are ways to deal with stress so that stress does not become negative in our way of life. Here is some simple stress reducing exercises, which every one ought to do for at least fifteen minutes. This will help us to tackle our stress in busy life style.

  1. REGULAR EXERCISING

    There is light yogic exercises, which can easily be done by the elderly people Exercises method, should include yoga system, physical activity and even recitation of various Mantras in inner mind. Walking can be brisk, or slow as you like it. This will surely enlighten our body. Mind and even soul This is number one killer of stress More details be given in my special article of exercises

  2. VISUALIZING

    Take a mental vacation, something new. Try to walk on the snow, go to the forest area, get back to natural surroundings, go to the seaside for vacation, mountain hike, go to the religious place, watch a good movie, hear some musical tapes, or do something that you like the most. Write articles, and work on the computer and send email to your friends Try to handle stress as it arises These techniques are employed by me.

  3. DEEP BREATHING IN MEDITATION PRACTICE

    Make relaxation part of your daily routine For that purpose please do deep thing with simple exercises at home. Please relax with a cup of tea or coffee to deal with stress more effectively . For meditation, one has to put in a concerted effort to completely detach oneself, on mental and emotional levels, from one's own feelings and thought processes, as well as from the physical world to prevent distractions. On the other hand, while laughing, we do not have any conscious thought process and all our senses naturally and effortlessly combine in a moment of harmony, to give joy, peace and relaxation.

  4. LAUGHTER THERAPY

    Laughter is one of the finest, most economical and easy way to practice anti-stress measures. Laughter is one of the best muscle relaxant. Laughter expands blood vessels and sends more blood rising to the extremities and other muscles all over the body.

    The system of laughter reduces the levels of stress hormones epinephrine and cortical. It can be said to be a form of dynamic meditation or relaxation

  5. KEEP HUMOROUS LIFE

    I have narrated advantages of laughter. Humor is also a part of laughter. When we create a humor then we get laughter on our face make a habit of uttering humorous words and sentences while talking with others.

  6. NAPPING AND CORRECT SLEEP

    Rest is like recharging batteries for human life. Generally we ought to take rest or sleeping time at least six to seven hours. It is advantageous to have a nap for fifteen to thirty minutes during the noontime. This will surely help us to keep us happy and contented.

  7. PLAYING WITH PETS

    Many people in America keep pets as their companion to reduce stress in stressful life

    Pet.s pats can make a great difference in our life Some people keep a cat, or dogfish or bird as pets for their relaxation technique.

  8. GARDENING THE YARD

    Nature is created by almighty God and by working with their maintenance we come in contact with almighty God. It keeps us busy and it recreates our mind, body and soul.

    Gardening can make a difference in our life it creates a sense of peace, tranquility of mind and help us to relax

  9. OBSERVING COMPLETE SILENCE

    Stop thinking for a moment to collect your thoughts, try to clear your mind, recognize your strength to cope with any problem in life Keep complete silence for fifteen minutes everyday at the fixed time Thus put a stop to prevent the thought from recycling itself in your mind By practicing such techniques you will be free of the thought.s power to influence your mood

  10. DAILY WALKING

    Walking is the best exercise in our day-to-day activity. We should know the style of walking with proper shows and dress. Watch the natural atmosphere around you and try to create healing atmosphere around you. This will help us to reduce streets in our mind, body and soul.

  11. FIX PRIORITIES OF WORK

    Make a list of thing to do and then make up your mind to select priority of important matter and then concentrate on it to finish it then start the next priority matter or question in dealing. You have the power to cope up with such problems in life be strong, thoughtful and determined person to solve the problems of life

These principles are applicable not only to elderly people but also to other youth.s students and other too. .

CHAPTER V

HOW ELDERLY CONDITIONS BE IMPROVED

Many Asian families are migrating to the United States of America. They experience loneliness and other difficulties of facilities in the absence of their family members at work There is a serious problem for the elderly people to survive when they have difficulty in preparing food, take medicine in time, clean clothes and when they can not take bath by them selves. They require some help and that is why MAFS created a Homecare & Adult Daycare services with the help of Illinois Department on Aging. This program started in the year 1993 to serve the ethnic elderly people This program provides in-home support to Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and other elderly people This elderly homemakers receive comprehensive quality training on all aspects of elderly care and are provided ongoing training sessions at short intervals Homemakers assist the elderly with daily chores for allotted hours and days in cleaning, cooking, shopping and escorting them to medical appointments. They remind the elderly to take medications and monitoring their health, safety and well being. This is a wonderful helpful service to our elderly people. Please take advantage of this program It is good that this program is administered at four centers namely are Western Avenue, Roselle, Niles and Lombard

According to latest published reports MAFS provide such services to one thousand clients through 726 workers.

Its main objectives are to provide comprehensive and integrated Social Services to the immigrant population of India, Pakistan, Bangladeshi, Middle East and European countries. The services include but not limited to educate, counsel, assist and empower individuals and families to become productive members in their new home. Metropolitan Asian Family Services acquired a big office at Western Avenue and developed many services at this place. They started computer program for the elderly and even introduced dinner.s program at this place where food is provided to the elderly people at low cost. Metropolitan Asian family services opened its office in Schaumburg and subsequently shifted it to Roselle Village on its Main Street. With a view to cover Western Suburbs people.

They started Niles Senior Center office in the year- 2003 and Lombard office in the year 2004 -2005. Meals program is started at Niles center also

ADULT CARE PROGRAMS

For the more serious elderly who is not cared at home by somebody the State of Illinois started a .An Elderly Care Program . MAFS is allotted two programs one at Western Center (phone 773-465-3105) and second at Niles Center. (Phone 847-823-9414)

If your mother or father or in-laws are sixty years or older and if hey are the resident of the State of Illinois and need assistance in long-term. Can avail of his new Adult day care program at these two centers. They may not be comfortable at home due to physical, social and /or mental impairment.

Metropolitan senior centers can provide health monitering education supervision; personal care, recreational/therapeutic and indoor/outdoor activities and diets are provided

Nutritious lunches and snacks are also served to them

All have to its application to these two center who will send it to social worker for evaluation band the social worker will come to one.s place and evaluate their timings hours and days for supplying such services. Accordingly the senior persons are required to be brought over to the centers. Some services will be provided for bringing and dropping such senior people all these services are great!

Metropolitan Asian services have to create 25 percent of these costs from their own funds that is why we require help from others by donation or purchasing tickets of fund Raising programs. Please extend your hands for supporting us.

GOALS OF ADULT DAY CARE

For joking this program, every elderly of more than sixty years and having a legal status can apply in person in the Western office ( Phone 773-465-3105 or Niles office ( Phone 847-824-9414 )

Besides MAFS is offering Health Seminars on various health question as to how to take care of eyes, how to control diet and such other diseases related subjects, All elderly can take advantage of such programs.

There is English teaching program at Roselle center and everybody not knowing English language can participate in such programs please call 630-307-6277

Citizenship classes are going on at all four centers

CHAPTER VI

HOW TO LIVE LONGER LIFE

It is mystery in life as to how to live longer in life. Here are some important factors to live longer I have written my experiences in this article.

  • LONGIVITY GENES

    Have longevity in their genes meaning that family members are more likely to die as well

    There are longevity genes from our forefathers. Dr Robert Arking of Wayne State University I Detroit USA recently completed study of two types of fruit files One significantly longer-lived than the other By meticulously deleting various chromosomes from the type that lived longer Arking was able to Zero in on the location of the genes responsible for longevity .genes that were not present in the shorter .lived fruit file (Reference in .Live longer Live Better By Reader.s Digest)

    This principle of gene is also applied to human beings. If our fathers and forefathers lived a longer life than we have every chance to live longer provided we maintain the same life style

  • CHILDHOOD TRAINING

    If we have trained our body in gymnasia and have done severe exercises like sitting and standing exercises in special Akhada then we have more opportunity to live longer. This is my experience I was trained in my small Village .Umreth . in Gujarat and has continued my exercises upto twenty years of my life and it helped me to live longer upto eighty-eight years today.

  • EXPLOIRE YOUR FEELINGS

    We ought to keep good thinking and positive feelings about life to live. Old people should never think about their age. American people always say that I am young at this age. In short the key to successful aging is to ignore that we are growing old. The feelings that we have in our mind are the main positive thinking that works for our longevity.

    When we have good family to take one.s care and when elderly people are respected in their families and amongst their friends then they like to prolong their life. otherwise they prefer to end their lives.

  • KEEP RIGHT POSITIVE ATTITUDES IN LIFE

    The people who are less tense by nature and higher in self-confidence as well having optimistic attitude and an easy going approach in life. We must have positive attitude attitude in life and it helps us to live longer. George Gless (aged 88) says he tries and makes the world a better place. In 2002 researchers at the Mayo clinic in Rochester MINN found the optimistic people decreased their risk of early death by 50% compared with those who leaned more towards pessimism.

  • MAINTAINING MARRIAGE LIFE

    Those who have a long marriage life live longer when both partners live together with love and compassion it is natural that they plan to live longer. Only thing is that they ought to have e a compassionate and caring life. As marriage evolves over the years keeping our relationship vital is well worth the effort it takes According to latest studies and research people in long-term relationship in marriage tend to be healthier and more emotionally and financially secure than other people of their age. Get a pet and get married for a longer life span

  • WALKING FOR HEALTH

    Walking is the best exercise for longevity in life Hundred and thousands of people have taken up walking for exercise in recent years making it one of the country.s most popular exercise. There are various types of walking. Some people walk around their houses, some walk in the clubs, some walk on the treadmill, some walk in the house in the basement.

  • LIGHT EXERCISES

    Older people ought to perform some light exercises of hand, feet, and moving various parts of the body While exercising, we are required to use our breathing breaths while uttering . Soham Mantra . or mantra of one.s faith. Such exercises should be done in quiet serene and quiet atmosphere in one corner of the house where there is no disturbance. I am doing such exercises for twenty minutes in the morning and evening and as a result of which I am keeping my stamina, strength and vitality to work during the day. This is great! .

    Clarence Custer (aged 90) says .I exercise every singly day. I am eighty-two years old and I am doing light 3exercises two times during the day it takes thirty minutes in the morning and the same time in the afternoon. As for exercise 30 minutes of moderate sustained activity five times a week increases life expectancy.

    Mr. Clarence Custer takes part in playing tennis This is also a part of exercise program and it also helps elderly to live longer

  • HEALTHY EATING

    In the study of 2700 residents in Tecumsch Michigan men who volunteered for community organizations were two and half times less likely to die from all causes of disease than their noninvolved peers

  • STAYING A HEALTHY LIFE STYLE

    The secrets of healthy life style are neither mysterious nor difficult It all depends upon the following habits or manner of living: -

  • Eat a well balanced varies diet everyday.
  • Exercise regularly Exercise can stave off those moments. Researchers at the University of Kentucky have found that aerobic exercises increases senior.s abilities to recall names and perform other mental tasks And at the University of Maryland they have learned that fit adults are better at solving math problems than those who do not exercise And of course exercise can help lower your risk of hearts attacks and stoke.
  • Do not smoke This is very effective
  • Drink alcohol in moderation if at all. In my opinion it is preferable not to drink any type of alcohol.Drink something red The British Medical Journal reports that red wine is highest in antioxidants but acknowledges that the same value can be achieved by drinking red grape juice.
  • Keep enough sleep and rest Sleep more and laugh more. People with chronic sleep problems have a higher mortality rate whereas those who get a good night.s rest suffer fewer illnesses People who cultiv7ate laughter heal faster and feel better The researchers from Pennsylvania State University found that missing sleep can affect hormones levels and generate harmful chemicals in the body On the contrary it kiss recommended that do not oversleep
  • Be sure to have regular checkups Al, types of checkups should be done as recommended by various doctors. When such checkups are done any new diseases effect can be taken care of. This is effectual for longer life to live. Be particular to take medicines in time without fail
  • Be passionate in work Be active throughout the day .
  • MAINTAIN HEALTHY STATE OF MIJND

    Still have normal thinking abilities and do not suffer from degradation brought by Ills ness such as Alzheimer.s disease According to various studies it is noticed that people who enjoy close personal relationships have many interests and stay on control of their lives tend to be healthier and to live longer.

    Here are important habits to form for a longer life than expected:-

    Nurture your ties with family and friends Elderly people should try to remain closed to their sons, daughters and grandchildren and remain in their contact everyday inquiring about their work and conveying good ideas to all of them .Keep phone numbers ready to talk with your friends and talk to them about any problem pertaining to their health or any subject of interests. This is what I am doing. Besides I am engaged in social work pertaining to senior citizens activity pertaining to various activities of their health and benefits available to them Most of my time goes in such services This keeps me happy and contented in my life This is great !

    Become more active in day-to-day activities

    Preserve your independence ..Reduce stress The person who can control stress in life we should not be emotional over all issues of life..We ought to rely upon almighty God Our Faith in Him will give us strength and courage to handle problems of life.

  • KEEP LAUGHING EVERYDAY.

    Generally we should have a humorous attitude in all dealings of life. In all scriptures there is a mention that all human beings must be jolly,happay and have a laughing style of life. That is why so many laughing clubs have been started just to stay happy, healthy and having long life.

  • REMAIN CLOSER TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS

    Elderly people should remain closed to all sons, daughters and grandchildren everyday inquiring about their work and conveying good ideas to all of them. Keep phone numbers ready to talk with your friends and talk to them abut any problem in life. This is called Satsang. which promotes good support and feelings amongst all.

    This what I am doing. I have many friends in all states of USA and I spend some time talking with them about ay-good activity that we are doing. we exchange good ideas amongst our friends through email In such activity elderly people feel great and thus time is passed during the day. This is great !

  • MUSIC IN LIFE

    Thais Crowell ( Aged 91 of the city of Mill Valley CA )) says .I have got the music in Me. .Music plays an important part in human life. Some time is passed in hearing good music liked by them during the day.

  • OFFERING PRAYERS.

    Mrs Grace Nunery ( Aged 86 of Indianapolis ) says . I don.t worry about anything but I always pray to almighty God .This view is correct. I also pray for about thirty minutes to one hour consistently addressing God. It gives me great strength and vitality to do day-to-day work very efficiently. Those who have a spiritual outlook, they always live longer. Those who go to the church or temple, they generally live longer According to the National Institute For Health Research Church goers enjoy a lower mortality rate than Sunday sleep-ins.50% fewer deaths from heart attack, lower blood pressure and half as many suicides..

  • DRINK TEA

    This is the idea of Britisors but according to latest research it is found that tea.s ability is lower blood pressure and Cholesterol actually comes from Japanese and Norwegian scientists Apparently nonverbal tea will help

  • MEDITATE REGUALARLY

    Meditation is very important for longer life. There are many types of meditative methods and by regular meditation exercises and its various practices. all can benefits in health, stamina and long life

    The Terman Life-Cycle study which ran from 1921 to 1991,examined an array of factors like personality,habits,social relations,education,physical activities and cause of death for longer life It also recommended system of yoga and meditation in life for a long life.

  • SILENCES

    Fix some fifteen minutes time silence to recharge one.s energy and evaluation of the work to be done in this life

    These are major 18 factors for a longer life There are 18 Chapters in Bhagvata Geeta.Number 18 is lucky. That is why I selected 18 suggestion for us...

    CHAPTER VII

    ROLE OF GRAND PARENTS IN PARENTING

    The role of grand parents is very helpful in this modern world when husband and wife have to work from morning unto night. It is better that Indians can invite their parents to come to USA and ask the grand parents to take care of their children This creates an atmosphere of safety, confidence and surety in human life But then the grand parents ought to know as to how to call 711 when there is any immergency.They should also to know as to how to call their sons and daughters in case of any emergencies

    They have greater responsibilities here and their services have helped their children to be successful in life in foreign countries like America.

    Here are some suggestions as to how grand parents to do parenting: -

  • Behave in such a way that the grand children can imitate you and follow your path of action and behavior Children always pick up their actions after looking to your actions. That is why we ought not during wine in their presence or use cigarettes
  • Teach them what is right thing to do in life and what is wrong to do Explain what is a Rightful character in life. Explain the following facts to them Always speak the truth. Practice religious practices Do not neglect the study of scriptures like Vedas and Bhagvata Geeta Do not neglect prosperity in life. Do not neglect you to almighty Gods Treat your mot to almighty Gods Treat your mother, father, teacher and guest with great respect and regards
  • Teach them to distinguish between what is sheyha ( Joy ) and what is Praya ( fun ) Shreya is enlisting while praya is temporary.
  • Reserve some special place in your house for offering prayers to almighty God make it a habit to offer prayers at this place so that children will follow you. Place icons of Deities and offer flowers and incense always to them. Teach them as to how to offer prayers at the religious temple. Whenever there is a birthday or important day of the festival, take them to the temple and teach them as to how to participate
  • Teach them basic code of conduct in the Indian.s way of life and also teach them as to behave from American way of life because they are born here and are going to live here. Mostly they ought to follow Truth and nonviolence as taught by Mahatma Gandhi, be honest, have compassion and love in life, have fairness and justice, to know how to respect parent.s .and grandparents, and teachers and guests coming home for visitation.. ,have courage, be self reliant,disciplibne and kindness in life If the children are grown up explain chapter XVI of the Bhgavta Geeta in which good qualities and bad qualities of life are stated in detail.
  • Create a balance between Indian culture and American cultures.
  • Teach them some of the important values in life Be subtle by creating an environment within your home that carries the values you Cherish Be prepared to explain to them as to what you know and be eager to search for answers from them Be very clear as to what you want teach them about thinking ,good habits you plan to explain to them Be creative and resourceful in celebrating all festivals and observing all sixteen Hindu Sanskars to be imparted according to your religious faith Get involved in neighborhood picnic, yoga for the children and ask them to volunteer at the hospital or any such organization.

    Enjoy with the kids or grand children in many such activities in which children are interested Such activities include in playing various sports, exercises, coloring or paintings or going on long pilgrimages in India or elsewhere in other parts of the world.

    Demonstrate all ways of life by demonstrating to them When you offer prayers,they follow you to day or in future. Act nicely in everyday practice This will set an excellent example to them

    Utilize technologies to them and allow them to work on the computer and to visit important websites about our religious knowledge Impart them such knowledge

    Give them such books and information to read so that they can follow

    Relax and enjoy our role of teaching our heritage to them Create such an atmosphere that they like your company Create confidence in them Be polite ,affectionate and cooperative with them This requires special skills .

    Teach them to wear clothes to wear at various occasions of the year While going to the temple request them to wear Indian dress

    Try to explain-in to them advantages of vegetarian food and insist for Indian food cooked for their family. See that all members of the family eat together and see that everybody offers prayers before starting eating.

    Explain to them our relationship with our family members. When there is family gathering introduce them to other members of the family. Ask them to communicate to them and talk about. their studies and cultivate the habit of helping one another in future

    This is the way to create family unity and adopting family values in life.

    Try to teach our languages to them either sending them to learn our regional language so that they know their culture and people of their country

    For more details please refer book on. Indian Parenting Book by Meenal Pandya www.meerapublications.com

    Read important article by Swami Sri Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami in Hinduism To Day April/May/June issue Refer www.himalayanacademy.com/teachingtools

    This is very important article for all.

    CHAPTER VIII

    POSITIVE THINKING IN OLD AGE

    To the yogi, the term .Positive thinking. refers to the ability to understand and live in accordance with verdant, one of the main schools of Indian Philosophy. The main teachings of Vedanta are to be found in ancient scriptures known as the Upanishads meaning the highest knowledge of human life.

    Positive thinking implies possessing a mind that is not dominated by anger, hate, greed and other negative feeling or thoughts. We have to create positive mind by entertain positive thoughts of joy, good will and affection Positive thought creates positive thinking in our life.

    There is no power greater than thought Having positive thoughts we make our personality and molds one.s destiny in life Positive thoughts will bring blessings, goodwill and healing grace in human life.

    Positive thoughts generate goodwill in our mind and they continue to influence our body, mind and soul at every moment in life. Joyous thoughts bring about such a positive state in one.s nervous system that results into positive thinking and positive life. Positive thoughts must lead to positive action.

    According to Swami Jyotiramayananda of Yoga Research Foundation .Positive thinking-

    Implies keeping one.s mind free from sadness,dejection,worry,tension and negative sentiments such as anger,hate,greed and pride during our life career. It also implies removing these negative qualities and replacing them with positive ones . ( Quoted from . The Art Of positive thinking . by Swami Jyotiramayananda president of Yoga Research Foundation South Miami Florida USA )

    Only Sattavic thoughts and actions make our affirmations profound successful and effective for making our life with positive thinking.

    ROLE OF POSITIVE THINKING

    In achieving the best results in meditative practice everyone participants is required to have a very positive thinking in all of their thinking and day-to-d6ay activity.

    For the Yogis they act according to the principles of Vedant,one of the six main schools of Indian philosophy. The main teachings of Vedant are to be found in ancient scriptures known as the .Upanishads .meaning their highest knowledge..

    The only reality is the universal self or God which is veiled by Maya ( illusory power 0 As the veils are removed, the mind becomes cleaerer.The state of freedom or Moksha is the final goal of yoga To assist in this process of enquiry, there are a number of classical stories in our scriptures that act analogies and help

    To bring about a true understanding to know about life and its main objectives.

    The real knowledge comes to our mind only if we have a very positive understanding and thinking in human life. If we have deep faith in the success of meditation practice then and then we are in a position to undergo all postures or exercises and only if our mind is concentrated

    Learn the art of meditation on the self. We may practice meditation on various objects according to your capacity and inclining Practice of Meditation fills our unconsciousness with harmonious vibrations. (By Swami Jyotiramayananda) This will help us to seek healing grace in life.

    Recognize the positive virtue of others and try to make them cheerful with love, compassion and better attitude The art of affirmations recommended by SwamiYogananda Paramhansa are very effective in promoting positive thinking.

    STEPS TO TAKE FOR POSITIVE THINKING

    Here are some steps for positive thinking.

  • Aspire very high in life. By converting our vision from reason to intuition
  • Be righteous in the conduct of life
  • Be active forever in every moment of life activity. By diverting ourselves towards Activity and selfless service for the community This is what I am doing.
  • Learn the art of detachment in life.
  • Go deep into the nectar of devotion in life.
  • Be a hero in performing great actions instead of being idle in life.
  • Try to remain in close contact good friends and good Swamis and saints of your choice.
  • Bring rhythm and harmony in our daily life.
  • Practice adaptibility in life and are serious in adjustments in Life.
  • Adapt to the cosmic truth of Unity
  • Do not keep your mind idle and empty such a mind is a Devil.s workshop
  • Practice truthfulness and posses a clear conscience .
  • Develop devotion to almighty God .Try to go belong transformation in spiritual life towards final divinity
  • Learn to seek the root of the .I Thought . by spiritual enquiry .
  • Develop a sattwic background of thought by regular practice of Japa ( mantra ),prayer and selfless service in the community. as recommended by Swami Vivakananda and Sri Mahatma Gandhi
  • Learn to promote good karma in our life Good Karmas give rise to congenial circumstances and enable us to elevate our thoughts in positive style..
  • Eat moderate food ,work moderately ,every thing in moderation
  • Live in the present with a positive attitude in life.
  • Maintain the believe that nobody can demand you.
  • Always think of any incident of our life in a positive way only.
  • No negative experiences of the past life are thought off under any circumstances.
  • Try to go belong transformation in spiritual life towards final divinity
  • Changing your mental and emotional Life

    Advantages of positive thinking will be pointed out in my second article on this subject.

    CHAPTER IX

    HOW TO BE HAPPY IN LIFE

    To find happiness is the best way in human life. First of all remembers that almighty God has given us the best specie of life and that is why no sooner we rise early in the morning we should pray reciting that al God I am thankful to you for giving me this human life.

    Besides God has given some sixteen powers namely Sanjnaanam, Aajnanam,,Vignaaam, Prajnaaam,,Drishti, Dhriti, Mati Maneechaa ,Juti,Smruti, Sankalpa,Kratu,Asu,Kaama,Vasha.These are the magnificinet powers of the mind and they are all endowed upon up according to our past Karmas. This is a very important subject for whom I will write in my special article if these powers are not given to us then we might have become unhappy throughout our whole life these are the reasons as to why every body ought to offer prayers to Almighty God.

    Let me narrate some of the main points as how we can be happy in human life and finally go to God for final manifestation. liberation, nirvana or .salvation..

  • The first thing to be happy is to offer prayers if you wish to be happy in human life

    If you wish to study about prayers ,how they are to be offered you may read my book namely .Prayers of all Religions of the world .

  • Free your heart from hatred toward others
  • Free your mind from worries How to avoid worries. More details will be given in my next article.
  • Live simple life with contentment in life
  • Give more. To down trodden people by way of food and clothing Donate money for welfare actitivities in backward countries of the world
  • Expect less. from others If you expect and of it is not available then you are unhappy Try to do the thing your self Be self sufficient and self help there two things will make you happy
  • Care for others and share love, compassion and good feelings towards all Actress Merry Streep experienced happiness in taking care of her ninety one year old father. When we care for others then almighty God will take our care.
  • Share everything you have with others.
  • Take care for the elderly parents and relatives in the family The actress My wife Rajan took care of her parents and my parents too. She became very happy and made me happy too. The actress Meryl streep found happiness in raising her four children There is happiness in parenting our children and even grand children My wife experienced happiness in raising her six children and twelve grand children.
  • There ought to have a long married life Then we experience real happiness and content in life
  • The real happiness if felt when all our children are well settled and are happy with their families. Then parents feel happy. I experienced this type of happiness
  • We should not incur debt in life except some borrowing for the formation of credit in life or business.
  • We have to create humor and enjoy laugh during the day Join the laughing club and be merry in life.
  • Remain ourselves very active and do some type of activity with love and deep interest This attitude will make us happy
  • Take interest in some type of art or music with a view to create joy and satisfaction in its sound of music and artistic way of life. The actress Meryl Streep was playing piano for six or more hours to gather

    My wife was also doing knitting work, painting work, and many types of artistic activities in her whole life. Such involvement in such activities made her happy. I become happy when I write something or write some books or articles in various papers Different people have various types of activities and they become happy

    Some people sing songs, some sing Bhajans and some use musical instruments .Every body rejoice in their own activities They become happy. Such is a human life?

  • The spiritual people feel happy when they sing spiritual songs with music either alone or in-group.
  • Yoga people find happiness in meditative practice every day. I do such yoga exercises two times a day and it make me very healthy, enjoyable and happy
  • Most of the people feel happy when they continue walking in the morning or after noon or both

    I experience the same feeling and I become very happy while walking on the road sidelines and talking with the people when they meet me.

  • Conversation with other people is the best way to be happy Talk to your friends and relatives so often if you Want to feel happy in life This is known as .Satsanga which will take us to higher level of consciousness.When you have contact with spiritual Swami,or any intelligent person then you can get enormous knowledge which make us very happy.
  • When our desires are fulfilled, dreams materialized then we feel happy
  • When we get enormous money then we are happy
  • In every step in life if we keep positive attitude then we feel happy
  • When we pass in the examination, when we marry, when we get the child we become happy. When we go on pilgrimage we feel happy at every step in life if we keep a view of happiness then we are happy
  • When I finish such articles then I feel happy I will every reader be happy when they read this article on widely circulated paper. Indian Reporter..

    CHAPTER NO X

    ROLE OF EXERCISES IN ELDERLY LIFE STYLE.

    When we perform meditation practice the teacher asks us to do some postures or exercises They are difficult for the elderly people That is why I suggest very easy exercises for the elderly so that they can perform by themselves everyday and it has the same effect like postures.

    The exercises are an important integral part of our life. That is why we have to reserve some time for doing light exercises every day Here are some useful guidelines

    1. We have to give top priority for doing exercises. If we are serious about finding time and we are Aware of our health
    2. Please reserve some special time for exercise early in the morning and secondly in the after Noontime I do light exercises for twenty to thirty minutes in the morning and thirty minutes in the afternoon.
    3. Vehemently guard this time period. It is your time to take care of yourself.
    4. Exercise first thing in the morning. This is when your exercise time is least likely to get Interrupted by other things.
    5. Turn off the television. The average adult spends 16 hours per week watching television. Some people watch television while we are doing exercising on cycle or treadmill.
    6. Wake up earlier in the morning to exercise.
    7. Try going to sleep a little earlier and getting up a little earlier to get your exercise done first thing in the morning.
    8. Take a couple of days to write down how you spend your time everyday, then determine how you can better use your time to fit in exercise.
    9. Make your exercise as enjoyable as possible. By using music while exercising
    10. Be very active in day-to-day activity and it will activate your exercise schedule
    11. Read more articles on exercise and simultaneously try to practice postures for yoga exercises:
    12. Try to practice yoga ad meditation practice postures and exercises.
    ,Everybody knows advantages of exercises. Still however let me narrate to you the need to know about healthy stretching in day-to-day practice.
    1. Healthy stretching will help us to increase our energy enabling us to be active Healthy stretching has helped many seniors like me to become more active in day today activities
    2. Healthy stretching will stimulate our muscle.s joints or any parts of the body. making them easier to move
    3. Please hold the stretch for 15 seconds and do it some ten time
    4. Please connect several area stretches together to achieve flexibility
    5. If you experience any pain in your muscles or joints please see your doctor immediately before doing such stretching exercises.
    6. Such exercises can help us to get rid of aches and pans in any joints of our body
    7. It helps to increase our blood circulation and it keeps our body healthy and sound.

    Let me narrate some slight exercises, which I am doing:

    Here are some exercises regarding ankle bending, wrist bending ,neck exercises and

    Shoulder shrug

    ANKLE BENDING

    Keep feet vertical and move them backwards and forwards as far as possible bending at the ankle joints

    Breathing in: -Stretch the feet

    Breathing out: Bring the feet back

    WRIST BENDING

    Stand straight and try to extend both your hands straight in front of you and take it back Try this exercise ten times.

    Secondly stand straight and extend both of your hands and stretch your fingers down by bending from the wrists down and take it back and make them straight,.Please do this for ten time

    NECK EXERCISES

    Most people seem to hold most of their tension in the neck; shoulders and upper back Performing some neck exercises will help to release some of the blocked energy

    Stand erect with your back straight and your chest erect only the head and neck should move, take neck the back by raising your chin shoulders ought to remain steady .Then make it straight Do this ten times

    Hang the head forward and rest up to the chin on the chest for a few moments Take it back Do this exercise ten times

    Stick head down ,then straight ,then down do it ten times

    Pull head back Do it tem times

    Gently drop head to the right side Without twisting the head Please do it ten times

    Gently drop head to the left side Do it ten times

    Without moving the shoulders, turn your head to look over your right shoulder as far as possible Return to the center and then look over to the left shoulder do it ten times Do this practice ten times.

    Gently roll head in the full circle clockwise .Do this type of practice ten times

    Gently roll head in a full circle anti clock-wise Do is ten times

    SHOULDER SHRUG

    Stand straight and relax and drop your schedulers down as far as you can, arms to be kept at your side

    Take back the shoulders Do this exercise ten times.

    Stand straight then raise your shoulders up and back pinching the muscles on the upper part of your shoulders with your neck then pinching your shoulder blades together. Then take it back Please do this ten times More exercises will be narrated in my second article on this subject

    CHAPTER NO XI

    EFFECT OF EXERSISES IN OLD AGE

    In meditation practice there are eighty-four postures or asans out of which only thirty-two are vary important. According to my experience it is very difficult to practice such postures hence I invented some light exercises for the elderly people

    I have tried to lie down because it will give us strength to lie down and stand by doing such exercises older people can easily stand from the ground. When we lie down on the earth we experience of the energy from the mother earth. That is why the following exercises are recommended

    1. I own on the ground completely to ease with legs stretched out straight. Move both toes of the two legs right side and then left side stretching As far as possible. (Ten times)
    2. Stretch your toes straight as far as possible and take it back Please do this Ten times. Move both your toes of the legs round and round to the circular motion to the Right side (ten times) Do the same practice on the reverse side or direction in a circular (ten times)

      This practice will improve the motion of the legs and circulation of the blood This results into improvement in legs helping us n walking and other activity If there is any diabetic effect it will go from the legs pain.

      When you are in this position try to stretch your right leg up side ways n times Then do the same practice ten times with the left leg.

    3. While lying take your right leg to the left side as far as possible and take it Back Please do this ten times
    4. While staying in this position move your whole body to the left side of the Direction as far as possible and return to the original position and then go The right sided of your body as far as possible Please do this for ten times

      By doing these execise, your stamina is increased and your pain of the body Legs and joints are gone slowly and even forever. This is my experience.

      I do all these exercises two times in a day once in the mooring at about nine o.clock and secondly at five or sic o.clock in the afternoon.

      Let me say there is no difficulty in my health so long as I am doing these exercises.

      The practice of lying down and standing up enables me to stand from the ground position.

      STANDING EXERCISES

    5. First of stand erect and take your hands stratight on both directions and take them back Again take your hands up and down do this exercise ten times. Stretching will relax parts of the upper part of human body. This will relax your body, mind and soul.
    6. Keep both your hands in namaskar position and offer namaskar five to ten time to the northern direction while uttering some mantra or affirmations. In memory of one.s God Do this practice while offering to the eastern direction and recite mantras while offering Namaskar to the east direction try to find God .
    7. Then do the same Namaskar five to ten times while offering prayers to the Southern direction Recite mantras during this practice? Do the same type of namaskar to the Western side of the direction 5 .10 times).
    8. Now while standing straight in the namaskar position move to the extreme right and left as far as possible while retaining Namaskar position Do this ten times This will raise your consciousness to a higher level relaxation and spiritual uplift.
    9. Take your both hands in a straight position and move to the right and left side as far as possible. (Ten times ) watch your breath during these exercises.
    10. Move both your hands in a circular round position round your body Do this ten times
    11. Do the same type of practice in the reversed manner Do this ten times These type of practices relaxing all joints of the upper part of the body resulting into relaxation of the body, mind and soul.
    12. Kneel down your body ten times in the fronmt. Then knell to the right side and come back in a straight position and then go to the left side and come back Do this ten times.

      For going on the back side take your hands up and try to go back as far as possible and move to the left and right do this ten times This relaxation technique has a better effect upon us.

    During the period of exercising, some important precautions are worth adopting: -
    1. Cultivate silence during exercising.
    2. Be mindful of sensation and performance of exercises
    3. No phone calls
    4. Use your breath during such performance. Watch your breath
    5. Consider these practices as part of yoga and Meditation.
    6. Recite authoritative mantras or affirmations
    7. Stay open-minded having positive thinking and final goals in mind.
    8. Do not do any exercises after dinner for two hours.
    9. Keep God.s presence in mind.
    10. Concentrate on the main aim of exercising.

    With a view to encourage elderly people the Illinois State granted two projects of .Adult Care at Senior center at Western Avenue and Nile centers where elderly people are given training in such exercises and there are other machines for cycling and trade mills. Provided by the Metropolitan Asian Family Services Please take advantage e of these facilities Contact 773-465-3105

    CHAPTER XII

    HOW TO SELECT DOCTORS? WHAT TO TALK?

    There are doctors of various faculties for our treatment of diseases like General family practice, Pathology, Pediatrics, Radiology, Urology, Cardiology. Allergy and immunology,Dermatology,Emergy Medicines,infecticious disease, Surgery ,Preventive Medicnes,Plastic Surgery and many such specialities in various doctors. Every one has to select from the list of doctors available from the hospital.

    There are grades of hospitals, which are evaluated, and we have to select the hospital through our experience and the experience of our family members and friends.

    When you have no coverage of the insurance then prefer to go to the Government or County.s hospital.

    Here is main consideration in choosing a doctor for us.

    1. First is the personality test; Chose a doctor who is suitable to you. Who is friendly and respectful Experience his or her treatment of other family members or friends known you
    2. An ability to communicate is an important factor in choosing a doctor. When you first go for his visit ,watch his or her nature of communication and who communicate with you in your language willing to address your concern.
    3. Choose a doctor who treats you with preventive medicine
    4. Consider the doctors ability of presentation of alterative medicines for your treatment.
    5. Look to the availability of appointment in time
    6. Evaluate hospital affiliation of the doctor so that we can have facility of a good hospital in case of admission in an excellent hospital in our locality
    7. Consider the cost of his fees whether reasonable or not this is to be decided before in detail.
    8. Look to Yellow pages in the Telephone directory for finding names and addresses of the doctors.
    9. Consult your family and friends about their experiences about the doctors.
    10. There are 1-800 numbers for finding doctors Refer to them about the doctors.
    11. Before going to the doctor inquire whether your doctor accepts Medicare and Medicaid patients or not.

    After the selection of the doctor next question to be understood is to prepare ourselves with the preparation that an elderly person to make.

    QUESTIINS TO ASK

    Before you decide to go to the doctor, please write the list of questions you want to ask?

    Take the complete list of medicines you are taking.

    Take some adult member of your family with you who can understand all details about the medicines to take and what type of care to be taken.

    During the visit try to explain about your trouble and tell him any changes in your medications.

    Ask all question about your difficulties during day today life.

    If you do not follow then ask all questions to him or her.

    When any medicine is prescribed request the doctor to write prescription on his or her letter pad

    When the visit is over tell the doctor. Thank you very much. This the way of gratitude in life.

    Before you leave take doctors addres, phone numbers fax number and all details when he or she is available in his or her office. These are the main thing that every. These are the main thing that every elderly to follow for proper care in medication and treatment

    When any question arises ,call the doctor on phone and clarifies for any change in medicines for p=prescription you can request the doctor to prescribe the medicines to your pharmacy. Give him the pharmacy number

    KNOW YOUR PATIENTS RIGHTS.

    All elderly and even other persons who are going for treatment ought to know about the Bill of Rights under American Constitution. Besides there are some patients rights.in this connection The American Hospital Association in 1972 prepared all details of the patient.s bill of Rights as a hospital patient Here are some important rights that we should know when we go for treatment either in the hospital or to a doctors.

    1. You have the right to receive complete and understandable information about your diagnosis ,your treatment and the expected outcome.
    2. You have the right to know what measures other than the doctor propose the one is available.
    3. You have the right to review your medical records Ask the doctor to explain in simple language.
    4. You have the right to refuse any treatment or test. You have the right to change your mind even when you have given consent. Please authorize somebody to take decisions in your case.
    5. You have the right to considerate and respectful care.
    6. You have the right to receive an explanation of all charges on your bill regardless of whether they are covered by insurance or Medicare or Medicaid .
    7. In every billing and in every decision of the government department there is always a provision to prefer an appeal. Even in immigration answers there is a provision to prefer an appeal and always consult your legal adviser to prefer an appeal if the decision is not in your favor.

    CHAPTER XIII

    BENEFITS FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

    There is one important Department of Aging. in the State of Illinois through which various programs are provided.Every State is having this department.

    One of the important program pertains to Circuit Breaker program under which grants are given to senior citizens and persons with disability Some help is provided to help them to reduce the impact of taxes and prescription medications for which they have to pay.

    Those who are Illinois residents having a legal status age 65 or older with a disability and those who meet certain income requirements is eligible for circuit breaker grant

    These forms (Form Il 1363) is available from the secretary of State Department Please call senior Help line 1-800-252-8966 We can download forms electronically file application (Ill 1363)

    There is a simple form in which we have to fill out our details, social security numbers Total income, taxed we pay or any rent that we pay. This is very simple. Still however there are various centers where we can go and fill out the forms such help is also available at all four seniors run by the Metropolitan Asian Family Services in Chicago Metropolitan areas. Besides Contact local area agency on Aging, Senior Health assistance Program or local senior centers

    There is a special clause for prescription drug assistance program under which some assistance is provided this is known as Illinois Cares Rx, which will help to pay the costs that are not covered by Medicare. Please take advantage of this benefit.

    If any senior person is driving the care then he or she can get a 54 $ discount on our license plate fee.

    If we are disable then we can get a plate for a disable person to park the car in the nearby stores in specified areas, We have to applying its specific form at the Secretary of States Driving facility office. It is to be recommended by a doctor. COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM This is one the best program known as .the Community Care program initiated in 1993 This program is aimed at------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------kliving facilties.

    The Illinois Department on Aging.s community Care program helps senior citizens who require help, in their homes in preparing food ,cleansing clothes and other facilties in home and community services.Such services are provided through Metropolitan Asian Family services at four centers in the the State of Illinois and.such centers for Chinese,Japanese, Philopene and other country.s organizations in the State of Illinois.

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.

    To receive the rewarding benefits of our community Care program,a senior should meet the following eligibility requirement.

    1. Msut be 60 years or older
    2. U S Citizen or legal alien
    3. Residents of the state of Illinois
    4. Have non-exempt assets of 12500 or lkess
    5. Have an assessed need for long term care.

    HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS PROGRAM.

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    ELECTRICAL ASSISTANCE.

    The Light and Heat Energy Assistance Program funded by CEDA is designed to help eligible low income households pay for light and Heat bills Every body is required to bring the following papers either at any of the cenbters of the Metriopiltan Asian Family Services or any offices of the city or Village offices in the state of Illinois.

    1. Proof of income for all household members for the past 30 days or ssi letters for seniors
    2. Current hest and electric biils
    3. Scoial security cards and proof ofd age with state6 picture ID or Driver.s License of All household memberss
    4. Current apartment,lease or rent receipt.
    5. Medicaid Card

    Everybody can go to any city and town Village offices or any xcnetr of the metropolitan Asian family services for application. Filing.

    ELDERLY HOUSING AT CHEAP RENTS.

    ICIRR/CMAA PROGRAM

    This program was available to Metropolitan Asian family services as a SOS & Outreach Program. This program is administered by Suburban Araea Agency in Aging Phone----------------------------------Under this program an assiatance is provided by trnsalatng various programs in various languages like Hindi,Urdu, Gujarati,Bosian etc languages so that other language people canb easily under stand and take advantage of the programs and benefits avialble under Public A id,Social Security Adminisatration,Immigration and department of human services. For more details please call 847-824-9414 Nmiles Senior Center Metropolitan Asian family Services Contact Urmi Brahamabhatt.

    HOT MEAL PROGRAM

    This program is also administered by the city of Chicago and other Agency service. Metropolitan Asian family service got this program from the city of Chicago Department of Aging.at our Western Avenue Center situated at 7414 N Western Avenue Chicago Ill 60645 phone 773-465- 3105

    The Suburban Area Agency of Aging gave this program at Niles Center 9050 West Golf Road Niles Ill 60714 phone 847-824-9414.

    Roselle Senior center will start this type of program very shortly.

    The aim of this program is to supply nuticious hygienic food to senior people of 60 years or more at concessio al rates of 1.50 Dollars This program is known as Golden Dxiner.s program Other get meals at 3.99 dolars

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