About:
Due to advancement in medical science and awareness
towards health, last 100 years saw an increase
in longevity. This also saw a rise of population of elderly people.
This applies to India also. In India, increased
life expectancy contributed to rise in older
population also. The percentage of people of 60 years and
above has risen from 6.8% in 1991 to 8% percent in 2011. According
to trends population of older people
in India will be 9.3% by 2016, 10.7% by 2021 and 12.40% by
2026. The geriatric population need special care in relation to physical, social and mental health. The Gerontology and Geriatrics Research Centre, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur (C.G.) is established for this very purpose.
The Gerontology and Geriatrics Research Centre, Pt.
Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur (C.G.) came into existence in the year
2005 and at present Prof. CD Agashe is coordinating the work in this centre.
Objectives:
The growing
population of elderly in India needs proper attention so that
productivity of elderly people can be
increased by taking care of their health issues. In this regard prevalence of various physical and mental
health problems along with its management is essential. We aspire to conduct research on these issues so that proper planning and strategy can be planned to improve quality of life
for geriatric population.
The centre is working towards achieving following
objectives -
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To observe the trends and types of health problems among elderly population
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To generate database on elderly population residing in central
India.
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To identify the causes of health problems and other clinical
complications among elderly
people.
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Act as link between
public and private
sector to maximise
the quality of life among elderly population.
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To promote inter-disciplinary research
for overall wellbeing
of elderly population.
Facilities:
Lab Equipments:
BP Apparatus (Mercury), Electronic BP Apparatus, Folding
Wheel Chair, Stretcher Canvas, Weight Cuff Set 1/2, 1, 2 and 3 kgs, Dumble set, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 kg., Theraband set 5 Colour
Latex Band, Gym Ball Set 55 cm, 65cm, 75cm, 85cm and 95cm, Pulse Oxymeter, Blood sugar Machine with 25 Strips,
Balance Board, Wobble Board, Hand Gym Kit Board, Finger Ladder, Pedocycle
Motorized, ankle exerciser, Camera for Movement analysis, Treadmill and Bicycle
Ergometer
A well equipped office with modern gadgets such as premium high back
chair, premium visitors chair, Almirah, Glass door
cabinet, LG split AC 1.5 tonnes, Refrigerant CU Pipe, Drain Pipe, Electric Pipe, Iron Stand, Installation, HP
Laptop Core I3, HP Desktop Colour Printer, Scanner, UPS
ACHIEVEMENTS
·
Brain Storming Workshop - 19th May, 2016
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Psychosocial awareness on old
age care. Speaker : Sourav Sarkar
A Film maker and Director of "Nibhritochari” (3rd International film festival
of Prayag, New Delhi, 2017.
Topics covered : Old Age
Care Homes, Psycho-social perspective
of geriatric population, Urban Ageing
in India
Research work in this field
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Pramod Kumar Yadav : Role of
Physical Exercise in Management of Geriatric Depression : A Study (Completed
Ph.D. thesis)
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Amit Verma: Efficacy of Interventional Resistance Training Program on Geriatric Osteoarthritis. (Completed
Ph.D. thesis)
Submitted
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Gyanendra Bhai : Yogaabhyas ka varishtha nagriko
ke manogamak samanvayan par
padne wale prabhav ka aadhyan. (Summary submitted, March 2025.
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Alok Kumar Chaurasiya : Effect
of interventional physical exercise on positive mental health of elderly women.
March 2025.
Ongoing research
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Priya : Effect of regular
participation in physical activity on psychological functioning of geriatric
population : a cross cultural study
Research Publication:
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Yadav, P.K. and Agashe, C.D.
Impact of supervised physical exercise program on positive mental health of
geriatric Males population of Chhattisgarh. International Journal of
Physiology, Nutrition and Physical Education 2019; 4(2): 152-154. ISSN: 2456-0057, UGC Approved Journal - 44404.
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Gyanendra Bhai and Agashe, C.D.
Effect of Yoga on Management of Fear of Falling in Elderly Males. International
Journal of Creative Research Thought, Vol. 13, Issue 3, 5-9, 2025.
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Effect of Six Month Yogic Practices on the Management of Fear of Fall (FoF) in Elderly Women. Gurukul International
Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Special Issue, 2025.
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Alok Kumar Chaurasiya and
Agashe, C.D. Effect of Regular Physical Exercise on Ego-strength of Elderly
Women : A Single Group Pre-Post Study. Gurukul International Multidisciplinary
Research Journal, Special Issue, 2025.
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Alok Kumar Chaurasiya and
Agashe, C.D. Regular Physical Exercise and Self Acceptance in Elderly Women :
An Experimental Study. International Journal
of Creative Research Thought, Vol. 13, Issue 3, 131-138, 2025.
Future Plans
· Besides taking care of social, mental and physical aspects of ageing it is worthwhile to include engineering as a clinical tool for rehabilitation of
elderly people.
· Give training so that families can look after the disabled and bed ridden.
· Psycho-social gerontological counselling certificate course can be run by the centre.
· Sophisticated and user-friendly equipment's can be designed indigenously for the old age people with the help of scientists.