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Dr P. Kilemsungla speaking to the audience during the workshop on elderly issues on Dec. 20.[/caption]
Kohima Dec. 21 (EMN): With an aim to improve the lives of older persons in the Naga society, the Good Samaritan Women Society, Kohima organised a workshop on elderly issues at the SP office conference hall on Thursday.
Speaking on ‘maintenance and welfare of parents and senior citizen act, 2007,’ Kohima old age home director and resource person of the programme Neithonuo Leigise said the elderly people need special attention and care, adding that most of them are not free from verbal and emotional abuses (in Naga society).
She said that ‘we must be aware of their (elderly) requirements and meet the emotional needs of the elderly instead of spending time in trying to unravel the infinite practical usage of technology as human factor matters when it comes to emotional yearning.’
She also stated that the government should pass certain acts so that the elderly can enjoy their freedom and rights in the society, including reservations of seats in public transport and free medical check up.
Former UPSC member and resource person of the second session Dr. P. Kilemsungla spoke on 'generation gap.' She said that difference of opinions between parents and children is very prevalent in Naga society.
She emphasised on the importance of giving special attention to the young ones and the youth. She also opined that the top most priority of the elderly is to advice the younger generation to close the generation gap and build the bridge of understanding between the two generations for the posterity of Nagas as a family.
The seminar was held in collaboration with Integrated Rural Development and Educational Organisation, Manipur under the aegis of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, government of India.
