ALL INDIA SENIOR CITIZENS CONFEDERATION (AISCCON) I MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION

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1 ALL INDIA SENIOR CITIZENS CONFEDERATION (AISCCON) I MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION 1. Name : The name of the Association shall be All INDIA SENIOR CITIZENS CONFEDERATION, hereinafter called the Confederation (and abbreviated as AISCCON ) 2. Area of Operation : The area of operation of the Confederation shall be the whole of India. 3. Registered Office : The Registered Office of the Confederation shall be located in India at a place decided by the Central Council. It shall be in Navi Mumbai for the present. 4. Aims & objects : The aims and objects of the Confederation are- i) to improve the quality of life and to enhance the dignity of the senior citizens to make them respected and valued members of the society; ii) to help organize Associations of Senior Citizens to bring together all societies, associations, clubs etc. devoted to the welfare of senior citizens and to get them affiliated to the Confederation; iii) to co-ordinate the activities of Senior Citizens Organizations/ Federations; iv) to study the problems of senior citizens in rural and urban areas and to work for their solution; v) to utilize the experience and knowledge of the senior citizens for the benefit of the society; vi) to create an awareness in the society of their responsibilities towards seniors;

2 vii) to strengthen the ability and commitment of the family to provide care to older persons and to foster amiable multigenerational relationships; viii) to popularize the concept of lifelong preparation for old age at the individual and society levels and to facilitate productive ageing; ix) to hold conferences, workshops, seminars, lectures, public meetings, camps on matters of interest to senior citizens; x) to encourage, support and/or establish medical facilities for the senior citizens; xi) xii) to encourage, support and/or establish old age homes, hostels, day-care centres. Multi-purpose centers and holiday resorts for the senior citizens; to take up matters relating to senior citizens with the State/Central Governments/appropriate authorities; xiii) to co-operate with organizations in India and abroad having similar aims and objects; xi. to encourage, support and/or establish old age homes, hostels, daycare centres, multi-purpose centres and holiday resorts for the senior citizens; xiv) to undertake/promote study of and research in Gerontology and Geriatrics in all their aspects and disseminate the useful knowledge and skills for the benefit of senior citizens; xv) to help the Central and State Governments in devising suitable schemes to ensure that the funds allocated for the welfare of senior citizens reach them; xvi) to collect subscriptions, donations and grants for the purposes of the Confederation, invest the funds not

3 immediately required for any of its objects, as may be determined by the Executive Committee, in Bank deposits, securities, etc. as acceptable under the Societies Registration Act/Public Trusts Act and utilize all income and earnings solely towards the promotion of the aims and objects of the Confederation; xvii) to purchase, take lease of or otherwise acquire or dispose of a movable or immovable property in the interest of the Confederation; xviii) to do all such other things as are cognate to the objects of the Confederation or are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above aims and objects. II RULES & REGULATIONS OF THE CONFEDERATION (ASSOCIATION) 1. Definitions : a. The Confederation Shall mean All India Senior Citizens Confederation; b. Senior Citizen means a male who has completed 60 years and a female who has completed 55 years of age or the age as prescribed by State Federations; c. Central Council shall mean the Central Council of the Confederation as provided in these Rules; d. Executive Committee shall mean the Executive committee of the Confederation as provided in these Rules; e. Federation Shall mean State/Union Territory-level Federation of Senior Citizens Organisations in a State/Union Territory.

4 2. Membership : i) Federation of the Associations of Senior Citizens in a State/Union Territory; ii) iii) Association of Senior Citizens in a State/Union Territory where a Federation does not exist, and An institution, organization, business house interested in promoting the welfare of senior citizens. iv) (a) Patrons Persons paying Rs. 1,000/- and above at a time to the AISCCON will be called Patron Members. They will have representation on the Central Council in the proportion of 1 Representative for 50 Patrons; (b) Grand Patrons Persons paying Rs. 5,000/- and above at a time to the AISCCON will be called Patron Members. They will have representation on the Central Council in the proportion of 1 Representative for 10 Grand Patrons; (c) Chief Patrons Persons paying Rs. 10,000/- and above at a time to the AISCCON will be called Patron Members. They will have representation on the Central Council in the proportion of 1 Representative for 5 Chief Patrons; Where there are more than one Associations of Senior Citizens in a State/ Union Territory, a State/Union Territory federation shall be formed within a period of two years which will be given representation on the Confederation. Till then the Associations will be given provisional affiliation. Application for the membership of the Confederation shall be made in the prescribed form duly supported by proof of membership strength and sent to the Secretary General/ President who shall place it before the next

5 meeting of the Executive Committee. Every organization/ person applying for membership shall also declare that it/he accepts the Memorandum of AISCCON and agrees to abide by its Rules & Regulations. When the application is approved the applicant will be given membership on payment of subscription and the admission fees. 3. Subscription Annual Subscription payable by each Federation/ Association on the strength of its membership shall be as under : Annual Subscription 20 to 250 Members.. Rs. 250/- 251 to 500 Members.. Rs. 500/- Above to 500 Members.. Rs. 1,000/- For Federations it shall be Annual Subscription 1,001 to 2,000 Members.. Rs. 1,000/- 2,001 to 5,000 Members.. Rs. 2,000/- 5,001 to 10,000 Members.. Rs. 3,000/- 10,001 to 15,000 Members.. Rs. 4,000/- 15,001 to 20,000 Members.. Rs. 5,000/- 20,001 to 30,000 Members.. Rs. 6,000/- 30,001 to 40,000 Members.. Rs. 7,000/- 40,001 to 50,000 Members.. Rs. 8,000/- 50,001 to 60,000 Members.. Rs. 9,000/- 60,001 to 70,000 Members.. Rs. 10,000/- 70,001 to 80,000 Members.. Rs. 11,000/- 80,001 to 90,000 Members.. Rs. 12,000/- 90,001 to 1,00,000 Members.. Rs. 13,000/- 1,00,001 to 1,25,000 Members.. Rs. 14,000/- 1,25,001 to 1,50,000 Members.. Rs. 15,000/- 1,50,001 to 2,00,000 Members.. Rs. 15,000/- Above to 2,00,000 Members.. Rs. 15,000/-

6 Subscription for the Institution shall be Rs. 1,000/- per year. Applicants joining the Confederation in the 2 nd half of the financial year shall pay half of annual Subscription. 4. Admission Fee For each Federation/Association/Institution the admission fee to be paid once only at the time of joining or rejoining the Confederation shall be Rs. 250/- only. 5. Termination of membership Membership can be terminated i) by resignation by giving a written notice of two months to the Confederation after paying all the dues; ii) iii) by removal of the name on account of non-payment of Subscription by due date i.e. 31 st May. The name shall be reinstated on payment of dues and a late fee of Rs. 100/-; by removal of the name on the grounds of undesirable conduct. Any member acting in contravention of the Aims & Objects or in any manner derogatory/ detrimental to the interests of the AISCCON shall be liable for removal on the recommendations of the Executive Committee and by a vote of two-third majority present in the Central Council Meeting. An opportunity shall be given to the concerned member to offer an explanation in his defence before the Executive Committee takes any decision. 6. Central Council The general control, management and direction of the policies and affairs of the Confederation shall be vested in the Central Council. 7. Composition of the Central Council

7 A) Institutional Members One representative nominated by each Institution. B) Federations/ Associations shall elect/nominate their representative/s on the strength of their membership as follows: For Associations it shall be- Number of Representatives On Central Council 20 to 250 Members to 500 Members.. 2 Above to 500 Members.. 3 For Federations it shall be Number of Representatives On Central Council 1,001 to 2,000 Members.. 2 2,001 to 5,000 Members.. 3 5,001 to 10,000 Members ,001 to 15,000 Members ,001 to 20,000 Members ,001 to 30,000 Members ,001 to 40,000 Members ,001 to 50,000 Members ,001 to 60,000 Members ,001 to 70,000 Members ,001 to 80,000 Members ,001 to 90,000 Members ,001 to 1,00,000 Members ,00,001 to 1,25,000 Members ,25,001 to 1,50,000 Members ,50,001 to 2,00,000 Members.. 17 Above to 2,00,000 Members.. 18 C) Co-opted Members The Central Council shall have the right to co- opt maximum three members on the Central

8 Council, whose services for the cause of the Confederation are felt valuable and essential. Co-opted members shall enjoy all the rights of regular Central Council members except contesting for any office of the Central Council. D) Ex-Officio Members Immediate past President and the Secretary General of the Central Council shall be ex-officio members of the Central Council. They shall enjoy all the rights as regular Central Council members except contesting for any office of the Central Council. 8. Term of office of the Central Council The Central Council shall hold its office for a period of three years. 9. Vacancies Any vacancy in the Central Council occurring during its tenure shall be filled by the Central Council by cooption and such appointment shall hold good for the remaining term of the Central Council. 10. Meetings of the Central Council a) Ordinarily the Central Council shall meet twice a year. The Secretary General will send the Notice for the meeting with the Agenda to the members 30 days in advance. The date and venue of the meeting will be decided by the President in consultation with the Secretary General. b) Requisition Meeting :- The President shall, on requisition singed by not less than 10 members of the Central Council, ask the Secretary General to convene a meeting of the Central Council. Such requisitioned meeting shall be held within 30 days from the date from the date of receipt of the requisition stating the purpose thereof. If there is no quorum as mentioned under Rule 11 within half an hour of the appointed meeting no other business than that specified in the Notice shall be transacted.

9 c) Special/Extra Ordinary Meeting of the Central Council A Special/Extra Ordinary Meeting of the Central Council may be convened if so decided by the Executive Committee requiring decision of the Central Council on some specific and /or urgent matter. This Meeting shall not discuss any other subject except the subject/s mentioned in the Agenda. At least 21 days clear Notice shall be given for such Meeting. The quorum shall be as mentioned under Rule Quorum The quorum for a meeting of the Central Council shall be 1/3 or 10 whichever is less. If there is no quorum the meeting shall stand adjourned and shall be held at the same place after half an hour to transact the same agenda (whether there is quorum or not) 12. Powers and functions of the Central Council a) The Central Council shall administer the affairs of the Confederation in accordance with the Memorandum of Association and the Rules & Regulations; b) It shall approve the Annual Report, Annual Statements of Account and Budget Estimates; c) Elect the Office bearers of AISCCON every three years; d) Appoint Board of Editors for publishing AISCCON News; e) Appoint the Chartered Accountants and fix their remuneration and f) Consider and pass orders or give directions on any matter brought before it by the Executive Committee; g) The Central Council shall have the right to appoint special and ad-hoc Committees when found necessary and to delegate some of its powers to such Committees which shall be responsible to the Central Council. The

10 President or one of the Secretaries shall be ex-officio member of such Committees. The decision of the Central Council in all the matters shall be final and binding to all the affiliated organizations/members. Annual Meeting of the Central Council - The annual meeting of the Central Council shall be held within six months of the end of the financial year (before 30 th September every year) to consider the following agenda: i. Confirmation of Minutes of the last Central Council Meeting; ii. iii. iv. Adoption of the Annual Report by the Secretary General along with the Report on action taken on the decisions/resolutions of the last meetings; Adoption of the audited statements of account for the last financial year with the remarks of the Auditor; Approval of the Budget for the new year; v. Appointment of Chartered Accountant and fixing his remuneration; vi. vii. Official resolutions, if any; Election to the Executive Committee (every three years). 13. Executive Committee a) The following office-bearers of the Central Council shall from the Executive Committee which shall be the executive authority of the Central Council and as such shall have the powers to carry into effect the policies and programs of the Confederation as laid down by the

11 Central Council, to which it shall be responsible. The Executive Committee members shall be the Trustees of the Confederation and they shall be responsible for the funds of the Association jointly and severally during its tenure: President. 1 Jt. Organising Secretaries. 2 Immediate Past President. 1 Jt. Secretaries. 5 Vice Presidents (upto). 8 (One Jt. Secretary to assist the president) Secretary General. 1 Treasurer. 1 Organising Secretary. 1 Managing Editor, AISCCON News.. 1 b) Election shall be conducted in the Annual Central Council Meeting. The Returning Officer, who shall neither be a member of the Executive Committee nor a contestant, shall be appointed by the Executive Committee who will carry out the election procedure and declare the results in the Annual Central Council Meeting. Soon after the results are declared the new President shall declare the order of seniority of the Vice Presidents and the Jt. Secretaries. Election Rules i) The retiring member of the Executive Committee shall be eligible for re-election but no one can contest for same post for more than two terms, except the managing Editor, AISCCON News who can contest the post for more than two terms. ii) Not less than 60 days before expiry of the term of the existing Executive Committee the Secretary General will scrutinise the Register of Members belonging to various classes and ensure that the entries therein are correct and complete;

12 iii) List of Members eligible for voting shall be put on the Notice Board in the office of the AISCCON by the Secretary General; iv) A Returning Officer and an Additional Returning Officer shall be appointed by the Executive Committee. They shall neither be members of the executive Committee nor a contestant, proposer or seconder. The Returning Officer shall have the powers and responsibilities to conduct the election; v) The Returning Officer shall prepare the programme of election and notify the same to all the members of the Central Council. He will call nominations for the posts, undertake scrutiny of Nominations, allow withdrawal and, if necessary, conduct the elections. Voting shall be by show of hands or by a secret ballot. The Returning Officer will declare the result of election in the annual Central Council Meeting. c) The Executive Committee shall sign and execute on behalf of the Central Council all agreements. leases, assignments, assurances, deeds and documents etc. d) The Executive Committee may commence, prosecute, defend, contest or submit to any civil, administrative, arbitration or other proceedings of enquiry for the furtherance of any of the aims and objects of the Confederation and engage experts, lawyers, agents and others for these purposes on such terms as the Executive Committee shall deem fit; e) Vacancies on the Executive Committee shall be filled by co-option and election by the Central Council; f) Ordinarily the Executive Committee shall meet four times in a year. The Secretary General shall the notice of the meeting with the Agenda to the members of the Executive Committee 21 days in advance.

13 g) Quorum for the meetings of the Executive Committee shall be five; h) The term of office of the Executive Committee shall be three years. The Executive Committee shall continue to hold office till the next elected Executive Committee takes charge; i) Executive Committee Meeting on requisition The President shall, on requisition signed by not less than four members of the Executive Committee, ask the Secretary General to convene a requisition meeting of the Executive Committee, within 30 days of the date of requisition, stating the purpose thereof; j) A member remaining absent for three consecutive meetings of the Executive Committee, without leave, shall be deemed to have ceased to be a member of the Executive Committee. 14. Duties and powers of the Office bearers a) President i) shall be the Chairman of the Central Council and the Executive Committee; ii) iii) iv) shall preside at the All India Conference organized by the Confederation; shall guide and control the work of the officebearers and look after the harmony of the activities of the Confederation; Shall interpret the rules and regulations and decide doubtful points; v) Shall sanction bills for payment after they have been approved by the Secretary General;

14 vi) Shall, in addition to his ordinary vote, have a casting vote in case of equality of votes. b) Vice presidents In the absence of the President, the Vice President, in order of seniority, shall be the Chairman and as such he will have the same duties and powers as are vested in the President. The Vice Presidents will assist the President in his duties. c) Secretary General i) shall be in charge of the Central Office; ii) shall conduct all correspondence of the Confederation; iii) iv) shall convene meetings and forward notices thereof. in time, in consultation with the President; shall record and maintain the minutes of the Central Council and Executive Committee meetings, special meetings and proceedings of the convention; send the Resolutions to the concerned and follow them up, maintain all records, prepare annual report and held the Treasurer in preparation of the Budget in consultation with the President; v) Shall approve the bills for payment; vi) Shall be at liberty to spend for the purposes of the Confederation a sum not exceeding Rs. 2,000/- without previous sanction of the Executive Committee.

15 d) Organising Secretary shall in consultation with the president and the Secretary General, i) try to organize senior citizens and from new Associations in areas where they are needed or are non-existent; ii) iii) contact the Associations in a State, bring them together and try to form a Federation of Senior Citizens Associations in the State; contact the Federations/Associations which are dormant or non-functioning and re-activate them; iv) help small Federations/Associations grow in strength by giving them necessary guidance and help them to get registered. e) Joint Organising Secretaries shall assist the Organising Secretary in his duties. f) Joint Secretaries shall carry out the duties of the Secretary General in their respective regions in consultation with the Secretary General. They shall assist the Secretary General discharge of his duties. g) Treasurer i) shall be the financial officer of the Confederation. ii) iii) shall act under the directions of the Central Council and Executive Committee; shall collect subscriptions, donations, grants. Etc., issue receipts and deposit them as decided by the Central Council/ Executive Committee. He shall cause to maintain the books of accounts properly and prepare six monthly and annual statements of account to be placed before the Executive

16 Committee and Central Council. He shall prepare annual budget in consultation with the Secretary General and the President and place it before the Executive Committee/ Central Council for approval. He shall get the accounts audited and place them before the Annual Central Council Meeting; iv) shall operate the Bank Accounts and the investments of the Confederation jointly, in which, signature of the Treasurer shall be essential and the second signature shall be of the President or Secretary General. 15. Voting All questions at the meetings of the Confederation shall be decided by show of hands or by ballot if the majority demands. 16. Financial Year The financial year of the Confederations shall be from 1 st April to 31 st March. 17. Funds, Income & Utilisation a) The funds collected through subscription, admission fees, late fees, donations, etc. shall be kept in the nationalized or scheduled banks in the name of the AISCCON. The sum received towards Patron Membership shall be kept in fixed deposits in approved Banks or in Govt. approved Securities and only the interest earned thereon shall be utilized for the purposes of the AISCCON. The Bank and Fixed Deposit Accounts and the investments shall be operated jointly by the Treasurer with either the President or the Secretary General. b) Utilisation of Income The incomes and properties of the AISCCON shall be applied solely towards the promotion of the aims and objects of the AISSCON as set forth in the Memorandum of Association and no portion thereof shall be paid or transferred directly or indirectly by way of dividend, bonus or otherwise to the members of the

17 AISCCON, provide that nothing herein contained shall prevent the payment in good faith of remuneration to any officer or empioyee of the AISCCON or to any member or other person for services actually rendered to the AISCCON. c) Powers to incur expenses The Executive Committee shall have the powers to incur such expenses from time to time as it considers necessary for the promotion and maintenance of the aims and objects of the AISCCON within the budgetary limits. The Secretary General shall have the powers to incur contingent expenses up to a limit fixed by the Executive Committee from time to time. 18. PROVISION FOR LOANS & DEPOSITS The Executive Committee shall have the powers to raise loans and accept deposits as per the following provisions: To raise money in such manner as may be thought fit and in particular by the acceptance of temporary/ fixed deposits with or without interest, by loans or mortgage of the movable/immovable property of the AISCCON, by loan or promissory notes and debentures perpetual or otherwise or by any other means, charge upon all or any property and funds of the AISCCON, both present and future. 19. PROVISION REGARSING PURCHASE AN SALE OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY The Executive Committee, with the approval of the Central Council, shall have the rights to acquire and sell movable and immovable property for the achievement of the aims and objects of the AISCCON. The movable properties shall be entrusted to the Executive Committee who shall manage the same. 20. Audit of Accounts The accounts of the Confederation shall be audited for each financial year by a chartered Accountant duly appointed for the purpose at the Annual Central Council Meeting.

18 21. Jurisdiction All disputes against the AISCCON shall be subject to the original jurisdiction of Mumbai Courts only. 22. Amendment to the Constitution i) Any alteration, extension or abridgement, in the aims and objects of the Confederation, shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 12 & 12A of the Societies Registration Act, 1860; ii) Any addition, deletion or alteration in the Rules shall be made with 3/5 majority of members present and entitled to vote and subject to provisions of Sections 12 & 12A of the Societies Registration Act, Dissolution The provisions of the Societies Registration Act, 1860, Section 13 & 14 shall apply to the dissolution of the Confederation... (Amendments to the Rules & Regulation of AISCCON were unanimously adopted by the Central Council on 5 th August, 2007 and confirmed on 26 th October 2007.)..

19 ALL INDIA SENIOR CITIZES, CONFEDERATION (AISCCON) B-8/602, Kaveri. Safal Complex, Sector 19A, Nerul, Navi Mumbai (Regn. No. MAH 302/03/THANE under Societies Regn. Act, 1860) (Regn. No. F/11854/Thane under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950) APPLICATION FOR AFFILIATION TO AISCCON To The Secretary General All India Senior Citizens, Confederation Nerul, Navi Mumbai Dear Colleague, Date We hereby apply for affiliation to AISCCON as State Federation/ State Association/ Institution working for Senior Citizens. particulars are given below. AISCCON and agree to abide by it. The We have read the Constitution of 1. Name : 2. Address for correspondence : PIN (Phone No. ) 3. Is the Federation/Association/ Institution registered? :- Yes/ No. If yes, give Regn. No. & Date : No. Date (Enclose a copy of the Registration Certificate). 4. Date of etablishment : 5. Number of Members on roll : Male Female Total (Out of them how many are Life Members )

20 6. Name and address of present Office-bearers : i) President : (Ph.No. ) ii) General Secretary : iii) Treasurer (Ph.No. ) : (Ph.No. ) 7. D.D. Payable to AISCCON at any Bank in Mumbai is enclosed for Admission fees Rs. 250/- (to be paid once only) and Annual Subscription Rs. Total Rs.. For Associations Scale Of Annual Subscription : Representatives on Central Council 20 to 250 Members.. Rs. 250/ to 500 Members.. Rs. 500/- 2 Above to 500 Members.. Rs. 1,000/- 3 For Federations Scale of Annual Representatives Subscription on Central Council 1,001 to 2,000 Members.. Rs. 1,000/- 2 2,001 to 5,000 Members.. Rs. 2,000/- 3 5,001 to 10,000 Members.. Rs. 3,000/- 4 10,001 to 15,000 Members.. Rs. 4,000/- 5 15,001 to 20,000 Members.. Rs. 5,000/- 6 20,001 to 30,000 Members.. Rs. 6,000/- 7 30,001 to 40,000 Members.. Rs. 7,000/- 8 40,001 to 50,000 Members.. Rs. 8,000/- 9 50,001 to 60,000 Members.. Rs. 9,000/ ,001 to 70,000 Members.. Rs. 10,000/ ,001 to 80,000 Members.. Rs. 11,000/ ,001 to 90,000 Members.. Rs. 12,000/ ,001 to 1,00,000 Members.. Rs. 13,000/- 14

21 1,00,001 to 1,25,000 Members.. Rs. 14,000/- 15 1,25,001 to 1,50,000 Members.. Rs. 15,000/- 16 1,50,001 to 2,00,000 Members.. Rs. 15,000/- 17 Above to 2,00,000 Members.. Rs. 15,000/- 18 Institution working for Senior Citizens /Old Age Home Rs. 1,000/- Annually. (Particulars of D. D. in favour of AISCCON : No. on Bank, Branch) 8. Our Representatives on AISCCON Central Council shall be : (Give Name, Address & Telephone No.) i) ii) iii) iv) (Phone No. ) (Phone No. ) (Phone No. ) (Phone No. ) v) (Phone No. ) (Attach a sheet for more representatives). Please acknowledge receipt. Rubber Stamp of the Federation/ Yours in Co-operation, Association/Institution) Place : Designation :

22 ALL INDIA SENIOR CITIZES, CONFEDERATION (AISCCON) B-8/602, Kaveri. Safal Complex, Sector 19A, Nerul, Navi Mumbai (Regn. No. MAH 302/03/THANE under Societies Regn. Act, 1860) (Regn. No. F/11854/Thane under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950) APPLICATION FOR PATRON MEMBERSHIP Name in Full Shri/Smt : Address : PIN Date of Birth : Tel. No. : Blood Group : Educational Qualifications : Languages Known Occupation (If retired, please State details of previous E0mployment with last position held) Date of Marriage : : : Personal Hobbies & Areas of Interest : How far you can take active part In the Confederation General Health : : Type of Patronship applied 1) Patron Rs. 1,000/- 2) Grand Patron Rs. 5,000/- 3) Chief Patron Rs. 10,000/- PHOTO Declaration : I agree to abide by the MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION and RULES & REGULATIONS OF THE AISCCON. Place : Date : Signature

23 For Office Use Only RECEIVED Membership Fees in CASH/CHEQUE/D.D. Rs. Receipt No. Date Treasuer, AISCCON ADMITTED at the meeting of the Executive Committee held on - Secretary General, AISCCON President, AISCCON * UNITED NATIONS PRINCIPLES FOR OLDER PERSONS * Independence 1. Older persons should have access to adequate food, water, shelter, clothing and health care through the provision of income, family and community support and Self-Help; 2. Older persons should have the opportunity to work or to have access to other income-generating opportunities. 3. Older persons should be able to participate in determining when and at what pace withdrawal from the labour force takes place. 4. Older persons should have access to appropriate educational and training Programmes.

24 5. Older persons should be able to live in environments that are safe and adaptable to personal preferences and changing capacities. 6. Older persons should be able to reside at home for as long as possible. Participation 7. Older persons should remain integrated in society, participate actively in the formulation and implementation of policies that directly affect their well-being and share their knowledge and skills with younger generations. 8. Older persons should be able to seek and develop opportunities for service to the community and to serve as volunteers in positions appropriate to their interests and capabilities. 9. Older persons should be able to form movements or association of older persons. Care 10. Older persons should benefit from family and community care and protection in accordance with each society s system of cultural values. 11. Older persons should have access to health care to help them to maintain or regain the optimum level of physical, mental and emotional well-being and to prevent or delay the onset of illness.

25 12. Older persons should have access to social and legal services to enhance their autonomy, protection and care. 13. Older persons should be able to utilize appropriate levels of institutional care providing protection, rehabilitation and social and mental stimulation in a humane and secure environment. 14. Older Person should be able to enjoy human rights and fundamental freedoms when residing in any shelter, care or treatments facilities, including full respect for their dignity, beliefs, needs, and privacy and for the right to make decisions about their care and the quality of their lives. Self-fulfilment 15. Order persons should be able to pursue opportunities for the full development of their potential. 16. Older persons should have access to the educational, cultural, spiritual and recreational resources of society. Dignity 17. Older person should be able to live in dignity and security and to be free of exploitation and physical or mental abuse. 18. Older person should be treated fairly regardless of age, gender, racial or ethnic background, disabilities or other status, and be valued independently of their economic contribution.

26 Responsibilities of Older Persons Consistent with individual values and as long as health and personal circumstances permit. Older persons should try : 1. To remain active, capable, self-reliant and useful; 2. To learn and apply sound principles of physical and mental health to their own lives; 3. To take advantage of literacy training; 4. To plan and prepare for old age and retirement; 5. To update their knowledge and skills, as needed, to enhance their employability if labor force participation is desired; 6. To be flexible, together with other family members; 7. To share knowledge, skills, experience and values with younger generations; 8. To participate in the civic life of their society; 9. To seek and develop potential avenues of service to the community; 10. To make informed decisions about terminal care known to their physician and family. - International Federation on Ageing