Purpose:
The overall profile of the ashram consists of 120 people, with 65 women/children and 55 men. 50 of these people are orphans. 8 of the children are under the age of 18. The median age for the ashram is between 25 to 35. In Akshaya Kshetram, the ashram, there are many residents with physical disabilities. It is important to see which residents can be rehabilitated back into society
We spoke to Mr. Gopal Rao, the head of the ashram in Durga Samudram, who explained to us that it would also be very important to work towards preventive health for the residents of the Ashram. Many of these residents are not very educated about the importance of physical health, weight reduction, and diet. This team can work closely with the Mental Health Team to find a link between the importance of mental and physical health.
Goals:
The overall profile of the ashram consists of 120 people, with 65 women/children and 55 men. 50 of these people are orphans. 8 of the children are under the age of 18. The median age for the ashram is between 25 to 35. In Akshaya Kshetram, the ashram, there are many residents with physical disabilities. It is important to see which residents can be rehabilitated back into society
We spoke to Mr. Gopal Rao, the head of the ashram in Durga Samudram, who explained to us that it would also be very important to work towards preventive health for the residents of the Ashram. Many of these residents are not very educated about the importance of physical health, weight reduction, and diet. This team can work closely with the Mental Health Team to find a link between the importance of mental and physical health.
Goals:
- Develop a plan to teach the Ashram residents about the importance of physical health→ possibly through the creation of an educational video teaching the residents about the different food groups/exercise.
- This team will work with the Mental Health Team to find links between mental and physical health.