The trust's elder care program has expanded to include Mokada and Boisar Adivasi Pada, providing personalized care and support to elderly community members in remote tribal villages. This expansion addresses the growing need for elderly care services in tribal communities where traditional family support systems are under strain.

The program focuses on elderly individuals who are living alone or with limited family support. Many of these seniors have adult children who have migrated to urban areas for work, leaving them without adequate care and companionship. The trust's intervention provides both practical support and emotional comfort to these vulnerable community members.

In Mokada Adivasi Pada, the trust identified 15 elderly individuals who were in need of regular support. These seniors receive weekly visits from trained volunteers who help with household chores, provide companionship, and ensure that they have access to necessary medical care and nutritious food.

The program includes several key services: regular health monitoring by volunteer health workers, assistance with daily activities such as cooking and cleaning, companionship and emotional support through regular visits, coordination of medical care when needed, and connection with government welfare schemes for which they may be eligible.

One of the most touching aspects of the program has been the development of intergenerational connections. Volunteers often bring their own children to visit the elderly community members, creating surrogate grandparent-grandchild relationships that benefit both the seniors and the young visitors.

"These elderly individuals have so much wisdom and experience to share," noted Mr. Johnson Cherian, who oversees the elder care program. "Our goal is not just to provide care, but to ensure that they feel valued and respected as important members of their community."

The program has also revealed the rich cultural heritage of these tribal communities. Many of the elderly individuals are repositories of traditional knowledge, including folk songs, stories, and traditional healing practices. The trust is working to document this knowledge as part of a cultural preservation initiative.

Plans are underway to establish a day care center for elderly individuals in the larger tribal settlements, where seniors can gather for social activities, shared meals, and basic healthcare services. This would provide a sustainable model for elderly care that builds on community strengths while addressing modern challenges.