The Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust plans to set up a rest home specially designed for South Asian communities.

“We intend to fulfill the cultural needs of our respected elders which seems to be missing in the existing rest homes,” says Samaj trustee Jeet Sachdev.

According to the trust’s plans, doctors, nurses and caregivers who understand South Asian languages and are familiar with cultural values will be made available. Home cooked food will be provided and served in the rest home.

“An assurance will be given that there shall be no lack of companionship and communication as the most common language shall be used so that understanding each other does not create an issue. They will be entertained with the installation of the popular Indian TV, movies, etc.” Mr Sachdev says.

“Bhartiya Samaj Charitable Trust will consult, collaborate, initiate and support the process of brainstorming on the future of old age nurturing, for our community in New Zealand.”

The Samaj is seeking views of the wider community and has set up a survey page on the following website: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/bhartiyasamaj