Book Review by Dr P Vyasamoorthy Old Age Homes in and around Bangalore.

Published by Elders Helpline & Nightingale Trust, Bangalore.2004. pages 72. Compiled by Ms Uma Murthy for Nightingale Trust) The directory is the result of a joint project by the Bangalore Police Department & Nightingale Medical Trust (an NGO in the area of Aged Care). It is a part of Elders Helpline activity started in April 2002. This directory of Senior Homes in and around Bangalore describes nearly 60 plus Old Age Homes. Details are given under: Name Address, Contact, Phone, Email, Year of establishment, Ownership (Private, public, government) Intake capacity, Types of accommodation (single, double, dormitory, cottage, suite) whether services are charged and if yes the deposits required and monthly charges, type of food, facilities and features provided, admission criteria, and other details. There are two pages of tips on how to choose a Senior Home written by Shiv Kumar, a legal advisor to Elders Helpline. The usefulness of the booklet can be gauged as it has gone out of print fast. However photocopy is available from Police Commissioners Office, 1, Infantry Road, Bangalore (Phone 1090 / 22943226) on a payment of Rs 50/The highlight of this listing is that there are no entries that are incomplete (that is some headings which are blank).