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Life in the Homes of the Little Sisters of the Poor in India

The Little Sisters of the Poor, elderly Residents, employees, associates Jeanne Jugan,  volunteers and friends and benefactors form a big family of Saint Jeanne Jugan. A great family spirit reigns among all. The elderly people render an enormous service in the Home, to one another and keep alive the family spirit. The employees are the close collaborators with the Little Sisters. In general, they sincerely love our Residents.

Meals are served three times a day besides refreshments in between. The Associates and volunteers offer their help whenever possible. Friends and benefactors extend their help with financial assistance, so also by sponsoring meals and providing provisions & toiletries for the Home.

School children and college students visit the Home and the elderly, some of them even do internship in the Home. Some groups conduct games and organize entertainments for the Residents. Many corporate approach the Little Sisters for CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) activities and offer their valuable assistance. Above all, God's divine Providence takes care of all our homes and St Joseph, the provider of the Holy Family and the protector of our Congregation watches over us, his children.

MEDICAL

Physio Unit

Consultation

Dental Unit

Medical Check up

With ageing process the elderly Residents need to have regular consultations & check-ups. The Little Sister Nurse who is in charge of the medical unit foresees appointments, and consultations. We have doctors who come regularly for this purpose; they are also available in case of emergency. A pharmacy is furnished with medicines & medical accessories. The sick Residents who are confined to bed are treated with special attention and care.

The Physio unit is furnished with modern equipment to relieve the aches and pains of the  elderly people related to their age. A physiotherapist comes regularly to be at their service.

CARING FOR THE ELDERLY

PREPARING THE MEALS

SERVING THE ELDERLY AT TABLE

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Ms. Jacinth Mary DONEY shares her experience as a Resident at the Little Sisters of the Poor in Mysore.

SUPPORT OF EMPLOYEES

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ASSOCIATES JEANNE JUGAN
HELPING HAND

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CONTRIBUTION OF VOLUNTEERS

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KEEPING ONESELF BUSY

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Participation of Students

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Ritu Jain

Testimony of Ritu Jain, a student of Christ University, who had done internship at the Little Sisters of the Poor at 26, Hosur Road, Richmond Town, Bangalore 560025

                      During my time at this NGO I got to learn a lot of things. I did a lot of things here that I do not do at my home. Seeing the old inmates here made me realize the value of family, parents and also love. Our parents raise us with so much love and selflessness and when our turn comes to take care of them, we should never  step back and abandon them. I realised how lucky I am to have grown up under the shadow of my grandparents. The inmates here are like my grandparents and seeing them here, trying to build a new life, trying to make new friends, trying to forget all their trauma and trying to be happy makes me happy for them and also breaks my heart. I wish their children would have treated them better and given them the love they deserve.

                   While working here, anyone who would see us doing something for them would get so happy and bless us. An old granny once kept her hand on my head and said, "Thank you. I will pray for you. May God keep you happy." I can never forget this moment because it gave me so much happiness. I learnt the value of gratitude and good deeds. Coming here made me feel good about myself.

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