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