The main aim of conceptualizing the course under Government
of India's project-'NICE' is to develop a cadre of frontline personnel
of Geriatric Care Givers (Geriatric Animators) and to generate skilled
manpower focused on intervention in the family & community settings.
The younger generations and others concerned with the welfare of
older persons are to be encouraged to attend to the needs of the
older persons. The objectives of the Programme are:
- To develop a cadre of professionals for the care
& welfare of older persons
- To provide a comprehensive and scientific knowledge
base on various aspects relating to the Geriatric care
- To develop aptitude and skills for working with
older persons
- To orient the students on various techniques/
interventions of understanding and working for the welfare of
the elderly with focus on programme development and management
It also aims to develop a cadre of frontline personnel of
Geriatric Care Givers (Geriatric Animators) and to generate skilled manpower
focused on intervention in the family & community settings. The younger
generations and others concerned with the welfare of older persons are
to be encouraged to attend to the needs of the older persons.
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