Nightingales Medical Trust - Age Care

31/03/2026

Many elders in India are victim to abuse and neglect, lacking a source of livelihood to be financially independent. The landmark bill in Telangana, the Telangana Employees' Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026, will serve to bring about respite; mandating private and government employees to care for their elderly parents, failing which, they would pay a penalty. Telangana is the first state in India to pass a legislation in eldercare and parental welfare, following in the footsteps of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 enacted by the centre. As an organisation committed to the cause of the elderly, we appreciate this step and hope it inspires other state governments across the country to adopt similar measures.

https://www.ndtv.com/telangana-news/telangana-assembly-passes-bill-to-ensure-senior-citizens-financial-security-11282217

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India

Anumula Revanth Reddy

New Telangana law requires employees and public representatives to support elderly parents financially.

25/03/2026

On 23 March, 2026, Elders Helpline had an opportunity to create an awareness and promote Elders Helpline services to community leaders from CFAR (The Centre for Advocacy and Research), an NGO committed to advancing the welfare of the poor and improving the quality of life of vulnerable and marginalized groups.

The Elders Helpline staff sensitized the employees from CFAR gathered at the BBMP Center in Arundhati Nagar. The staff from CFAR were glad to learn about the services provided to senior citizens and the resources we have in place to protect their rights. The staff from CFAR stated that they want more such awareness programs for community members, and that they would be organizing programs in the community and inviting the Elders Helpline staff to create awareness programs for a larger community.

If you know any elder experiencing abuse, you can contact us on 1090. Spread the word, bring happiness and comfort into the lives of elders. Our Elders Helpline is always listening.

25/03/2026

On March 25, 2026, Nightingales Medical Trust (NMT) signed an MoU with CMR University for internship and research collaboration. The expertise and resourcefulness that the youth from CMR University bring to the fore will help further speed up the operations in the elder care centres run by Nightingales Medical Trust and significantly improve the support functions too. Mr. Premkumar Raja, Secretary and Mr. Pradeep Murthy, Director-Operations, Ms. Urmila Chanam, Deputy Director and Ms. Archana Ashok, Manager-Volunteering and Internships from NMT and Dr. R. Praveen, Pro-Vice Chancellor from CMR were present among other distinguished persons. We at NMT are looking forward to a long and fruitful partnership. Thank you CMR University!

21/03/2026

NMT wishes everyone a very Happy Eid and a prosperous new year

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19/03/2026

Nightingales Medical Trust wishes everyone a very Happy Ugadi!

18/03/2026

An eye camp was successfully conducted at two old age homes as part of our Mobile Active Ageing endeavour with the support of Mr. Ravi from Eye Therapy👀 .

The camp helped in early identification of vision problems and provided necessary guidance to improve eye health among the elders.

Overall, the initiative was beneficial and well-received by the elders.

18/03/2026

Thank you BENGALURU CITY POLICE for acknowledging our efforts towards conducting the Jobs60+ Mini Job Fair for seniors aged 55 to 70 on 14 March, 2026. This further emboldens us to continue our endeavours to provide for and improve the livelihoods of senior citizens. 🙏

17/03/2026

Job60+ Mini Job Fair for senior citizens, a meaningful initiative aimed at promoting economic independence and purposeful engagement for older adults was organized by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment - Government of India Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India , in collaboration with the Nightingale Empowerment Foundation, Nightingales Medical Trust, and the Rotary Club of Bangalore West at the Rotary Bangalore West Auditorium, Silver Jubilee Hall, Malleswaram. The event was open to elders aged 55 to 70 years who are physically fit, eager to work, and seeking employment opportunities.

The job fair brought together close to 200 elderly job seekers and 20 employers, collectively offering around 140 job vacancies under one roof across domains such as marketing, finance, administration, customer support, accounts, documentation, and supervisory roles. Employers conducted on-the-spot interviews, enabling senior candidates to explore opportunities that value their experience, discipline, and reliability. 182 jobseekers were shortlisted and 36 were selected on spot.

A big thanks to the volunteers who supported us by being present at the venue throughout the function and helping and guiding our elders to the booths and stalls. A special mention to the volunteers from VtheVolunteers, Bengaluru!

13/03/2026

A throwback to our Annual Retreat at Samagatha Foundation 16-18 February 2026 and a powerful Josh Talk titled Hardship and Resilience: From Indian Army Experience delivered by Col. BK Singh Head, Deputy Director - Administration and HR of Nightingales Medical Trust. The Colonel threw light on his experiences in the Indian Army that brought the fighter in him to the fore, how resilience played a big role and how it applies in every context of life. A very interesting and joshile session indeed. Thank you Sir. Jai Hind! 🙏

11/03/2026

✨ Hiriyara Utsava 2026 – Celebrating the Joy of Ageing ✨

The spirit, talent, and wisdom of our elders came alive at Hiriyara Utsava (Elders Fest) held in Bengaluru on 8 March 2026. Organised by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in association with Nightingales Medical Trust and V-the-Volunteers, the event brought together more than 200 senior citizens from senior citizen homes and elder day care centres across the city.

The day was filled with laughter, music, games, cultural performances, and heartfelt moments as elders took the stage to showcase their talents and connect with one another. From lively performances to engaging activities, Hiriyara Utsava celebrated not just longevity—but active, joyful, and meaningful ageing.

We were honoured to have Hon’ble Justice Shri R. Gururajan, Former Judge of the Karnataka High Court, inaugurate the event and Dr. Ashok D. R., Director, Department for Empowerment of the Differently Abled and Senior Citizens, Government of Karnataka, joining later for the valedictory and prize distribution.

Mr. Premkumar Raja, Secretary - Nightingales Medical Trust, and Mr. Pradeep Murthy, Director-Operations, presided over the event. As the Regional Resource and Training Centre (RRTC) for Age Care for Karnataka, Kerala, and Lakshadweep, Nightingales Medical Trust is proud to support initiatives that promote healthy ageing, social participation, and intergenerational bonding.

Events like Hiriyara Utsava remind us that ageing is not something to fear—it is something to celebrate. Our elders continue to inspire us with their resilience, creativity, and wisdom. 💛

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India
VtheVolunteers

05/03/2026

Rang Barse! Holi was celebrated with a lot of fervour at Nightingales Trust Day Care for Elderly and Dementia, Jayanagar with our elders joining in the festivities as well. A big thank you to everyone who graced the event and made it special.

03/03/2026

We are looking for Interns and Volunteers for Nightingales Medical Trust's Jobs 60+ initiative where we help seniors aged 55-70 find suitable job roles.

Timing: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Days: Monday to Saturday

Roles for volunteers:

1) Excel work and data management

2) Calling job seekers for interview coordination

3) HR-related work

Certificate will be provided upon completion.

Call Archana on +91 92437 37232