HelpAge India, very early in to its inception, supported Old Age Homes in terms of the knowledge and also the technical expertise in running such facility for the poor & destitute. HelpAge India strongly believed that though the residents of such homes are destitute and poor, yet they also deserve the highest degree of care, which restores their dignity and protects them from isolation, neglect and poverty. Understanding such a widespread need and the acute absence of such Old Age Homes.

Runs 8 barrier free homes for the aged in 6 states and supports more than 300 homes for disadvantaged elders across India.

In all the Senior Care Homes, HelpAge India emphasises the concept of active ageing through which it encourages its residents to follow an active and engaging life and not be dependent on others. In this regard, residents are organised into various committees, which overlook and support the various activities of the Senior Care Home. The committees, namely Admission Committee (scrutinizes and reviews application for admission), Kitchen Committee (oversees the nutrition and food preparation), the Health and Sanitation Committee (oversees the health and hygiene measures), the Recreation Committee (oversees and promotes the recreation and cultural activities) to name a few. Such committees, apart from ensuring that residents are busy and active through the day, also bring in the concept of internal governance and democratises the space for an independent and holistic living where the elderly have complete ownership with the staff providing the facilitative environment for them.