It’s not
Gold, it’s the Man — Writer
Human being has
diverse lifespan, ranging from infancy to old age and at every stage a person
has to face challenges within the social loop. Senior citizens are known as
‘’Golden People,’’ which is an increasing segment of modern society. Their
roles and incomparable experiences are highly important for a developing and
developed society. The old aged locals of Gilgit-Baltistan are titled as
reformers, who have accepted modernization and have played crucial role in
educational development of the region; devoid of gender discrimination.
For example, a local
survey (conducted by the Social Welfare Board for village Gulmit, Gojal in
2012) found that the old age citizens in the whole area (from Shishkat village
to Passu) are 329 in number. Considering the figures of small survey, it seems
that the number of senior citizens is increasing in the region. Now they are at a stage where they deserve
special attention. However, it has been observed that due to tough work schedule,
it’s hard for the family members to take care of their elderly.
Educational
development has steered the educated youth of GB towards big cities in search
of better life, which has encouraged urbanization. Such trend has widened the
gap between the working class and the elderly family members, who normally
prefer living in villages, among relatives and friends, which can be hardly
managed in big cities.
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The trend of
dislocation and generation gap has brought many adverse changes among families,
which is making it growingly harder for the educated youth to live in villages
of Gilgit-Baltistan to take care of their parents and also for the old aged
locals to understand the delineation of modern society. This has brought
bitterness in relations, leading to ignoramus approaches and later ends in frustration,
psychological issues, solitary confinement, and various physical disorders.
Gilgit-Baltistan is
situated in the mountainous region of Pakistan, which lacks basic facilities
for senior citizens. Therefore, it’s high time to form and construct clubs for
the seniors; one having all the essential facilities. The word “Club” has been
used to materialize the concept here, rather chanting “Old Homes,” which the
locals dislike.
Building traditional
houses and providing every facility, ranging from central heating and cooling
systems, indoor games, musical instruments and books will help to keep them
lively. Whoever has the skills like wood carving, handicrafts manufacturing
shall be given facilities to practice their skills. Such activities will not only
keep the seniors engaged with life, but will also make them self-reliant.
There is hardly any
facility available for senior citizens in Gilgit-Baltistan; mostly they stay at
home, or go to local shops, Chai Wala
or hotels, where one can hardly find quality food or clean environment.
Materializing the concept of Golden Club will maintain their good health
condition and enhance socialization among senior citizens of the region.
Providing basic
nursing facility within the premises will help to keep them hale and hearty,
which will be a great help for the working family members. The nursing facility
will help to monitor their physical conditions.
It’s high time to
take care of those who sacrificed their life for betterment and development of
society and new generation.
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