We, the students of KUCTE, Kulakkada, visited "Saayandhanam" old age home on 23rd May,2024. Saayandhanam Vayojana Kendram, Puthoor, is a shelter home for indigent, destitute, elderly and homeless people administered by Kollam District Panchayath in association with Jeevanam Rehabilitation and Paliative care society. Initially, this was managed by Gandhi Bhavan, which is a popular and established shelter home organization. Later on 6th April, 2024, this shelter hoe was taken over by Kollam district panchayath.
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Visiting this old age home was one of the most beautiful experience of my life. I felt very happy and proud to be a part of such a community service. I felt a mix of warmth and sadness throughout my visit. The residents greeted us with smiles and told us their stories. Despite of the bitter-sweet feeling, I felt that our visit has brought the residents, immense happiness and joy. Our social visit to this shelter home was a complex emotional journey. Visiting institutions like this will deepens one's empathy and understanding of others and reinforces human values in our life. My visit to this home made me feel that we should love and respect our parents more and I also took a firm decision that I 'll take care of my parents in their hard times.
