***************************************************************** Documented by Goa Desc Documentation Service & circulated by Goa Civic & Consumer Action Network (GOA CAN)<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ***************************************************************** ------------------------------------------------------------------------- REPORT ON AGEING IN GOA:Copies now available. -------------------------------------------------------------------------
At a function organised by the Research Institute for Women, Goa, on 16th instant at Panjim, its report entitled "Age and Wisdom undervalued -An inquiry into the social process of ageing in Goa at the turn of the third millennium" was released at the hands of Dr. Jolly Mascarenhas, former professor of Goa Medical College. The report studies the conditions of the elderly that prevails at the moment in Goa, gauges the changes in the status of senior citizens and analyses the causes of such changes. The report also surveys the conditions of retirement homes in Goa which is dismal and makes specific recommendations to the Government, Panchayats, other local bodies, NGO, religious organizations and families. The release of the report was followed by two interesting talks one by Dr. Ajoy Estibeiro who spoke about the need for planning for a secure old age and another by Architects Dean D'Cruz and Ritu who spoke on the ways of conserving the character of Panjim city and enhancing its quality of life. Prof. Isabel Vas welcomed the guests and Dr. Zinia da Silva compered the function. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copies of the above mentioned report are priced at Rs. 150 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copies can be ordered from the Research Institute for Women, Goa at the following email: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or phone no. 230538 during working hours ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ======================================= GOA DESC RESOURCE CENTRE Documentation + Education + Solidarity 11 Liberty Apts., Feira Alta, Mapusa, Goa 403 507 Tel: 252660 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Working On Issues Of Development & Democracy ======================================= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-W-E-B---S-I-T-E-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from GoaNet | http://www.goacom.com/goanet =================================================================== For (un)subscribing or for help, Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dont want so many e=mails? Join GoaNet-Digest instead ! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Help support non-commercial projects in Goa by advertizing!! * * * * Your ad here !!
