C12-Khushi Educational and Social Trust Care Program - BCPT-Bombay Community Public Trust

Caring for the Whole Elder
Mind, Heart, and Home

Creating a community for the isolated elderly

Caring for the Whole Elder
Mind, Heart, and Home

Creating a community for the isolated elderly

NGO

Khushi Educational and Social Trust (Care Program)

Cause

Elderly

Supported by

BCPT - Tata Education and Development Trust Corpus Fund

Why This Matters

Many elderly individuals today face silent suffering, often socially isolated or lonely, with little to no meaningful interaction. Those living alone or with limited family support are especially vulnerable, lacking both emotional connection and daily assistance. Compounding this are chronic health conditions or disabilities that go unmanaged, leading to a decline in both physical and mental well-being. For economically disadvantaged seniors, even basic necessities like food, medicine, and safe housing can be out of reach. Elderly women often experience deeper neglect and marginalization, affected by lifelong disparities and limited resources in old age. Without targeted care and community support, these individuals’ risk being forgotten, left to navigate their later years in silence and hardship.

To address the challenges faced by the elderly, a targeted intervention is essential, and it begins with ensuring access to quality care. Funds are crucially allocated toward covering the cost of medicines, doctor visits, and physiotherapy consultations, ensuring that seniors receive the medical attention they need without financial burden. Beyond health, various events and activities are organized to promote social engagement and mental well-being. Equally important, the salaries of professional staff such nurses, caretakers, and support teamsare sustained through these funds, enabling round-the-clock medical care and emotional support. This intervention not only improves the daily lives of seniors but upholds their dignity, health, and happiness in their most vulnerable years.

Our Intervention

The Difference We’ve Made

The impact of Khushi Care Center’s holistic approach has been deeply transformative for its elderly residents. Medically, the center has ensured that 80% of seniors now have regular access to healthcare, significantly reducing health emergencies and improving management of chronic conditions. On a social level, regular events and group activities have helped combat loneliness and build a sense of belonging, fostering stronger community connections. Emotionally, residents have shown notable decreases in anxiety and depression, thanks to compassionate care and meaningful engagement. Physically, access to physiotherapy and consistent support has led to improved mobility and overall wellbeing. By addressing the full spectrum of seniors’ needs—mind, body, and spirit—Khushi Care Center has created a nurturing environment where the elderly not only live, but truly thrive.

About the Organisation

Khushi Educational and Social Trust is a Mumbai based NGO working towards betterment of under privileged women and children through the powerful medium of Education. The mission of the trust is to play an active role towards building an educated, socially aware, self-reliant and healthy society.The trust’s name, Khushi, stands for “Kinship for Humanitarian Social and Holistic Intervention in India”.