Open Doors – Day Care for the elderly

Morung Express News
Dimapur | October 19  

A day care centre for the elderly – Open Doors was opened in Dimapur today. A first of its kind in the state, the centre located at Diphupar ‘B’ near the Chakhesang Baptist Church was inaugurated in the presence of pastors of the different churches of Diphupar and senior citizens of the village.  

Headed by Sotisola Imkong, project Open Doors is a non-profit mission of Orija Welfare Society and envisions providing “a platform of interaction among the Senior Citizen Community.”  

“The idea behind Open Doors is to encourage the senior citizens of our community to embrace aging and have a positive outlook,” said Sotisola at the dedication programme today.  

According to her, the name Open Doors was inspired by the core value of Orija Welfare Society, “which is progress with inclusivity; opening doors to new ideas of charity and changing minds.”  

The centre would also provide basic health services, grooming and other social activities specific to the age and needs of the members. For this, the centre has roped in the services of two medical professionals – Dr. Sentitoshi, MD of Medicus Clinic Diphupar and Dr. S. Meyisenla Angh, Dental Surgeon of Shamakok Dental Clinic, Nagarjan. Under their supervision, the centre will hold regular free health camps and provide free primary care according to requirements.  

It will also provide one meal a day prepared according to the requirements of a geriatric diet chart. While stating that the centre will focus on imparting life skills pertinent to senior citizens, it was added that the place has ample ground space for light physical exercise and gardening.  

Disabled-friendly, the place has facilities to enable free mobility of wheelchairs. For recreation, it has board games, television and a mini-library.  

It was further informed that the centre will serve as a senior citizens day care for three days of the week and the other three days as a community space at nominal charges. Registrations will begin on October 25 at 10:00 am and it will start functioning from November 1. Registration forms will be made available at Open Doors Diphupar, Medicus Clinic Diphupar and Shamakok Dental Clinic Nagarjan. For more information call 9402433262.