Elder Care

Honoring our elders with dignity and care

The Challenge

Ensuring dignity and care for Bangladesh's elderly

As Bangladesh's population ages, many elderly citizens face isolation, lack of healthcare access, and financial insecurity. Traditional family support structures are changing, leaving many elders vulnerable.

Limited healthcare access for elderly

Social isolation and loneliness

Financial insecurity in old age

Lack of specialized elder care facilities

Changing family support structures

By the Numbers

10M+
Elderly Population
3M+
Need Care

"The young volunteers from Next11 visit me every week. They help with shopping, talk with me, and make me feel valued. I'm no longer alone."

Fatema Begum, 78, Dhaka

Our Approach

Comprehensive elder care through community and youth engagement

Our Youth for Elders program connects young volunteers with elderly community members, providing companionship, practical assistance, and access to healthcare. We also support elder care facilities and family caregivers.

1

Adopt an Elder

Step 1: Match young volunteers with elderly individuals in their community

2

Regular Visits

Step 2: Volunteers provide weekly visits for companionship and assistance

3

Healthcare Support

Step 3: Coordinate medical checkups and ensure access to healthcare services

4

Community Centers

Step 4: Establish day centers where elders can socialize and receive care

Key Strategies

Youth for Elders Program

Intergenerational connection through regular volunteer visits

Healthcare Access

Regular health checkups and medical assistance coordination

Social Centers

Day centers providing socialization and recreational activities

Projects & Programs

Caring for elders across Bangladesh

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Adopt an Elder Program

Dhaka

Impact: 300+ elders matched with volunteers

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Elder Care Center

Sylhet

Impact: Daily care for 50+ elders

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Mobile Health Clinic

Chittagong

Impact: 500+ health checkups monthly

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Project Locations

Project Locations Across Bangladesh

3 active projects in 3 locations

Impact & Progress

Making a difference in elders' lives

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Elders Served
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Volunteers
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Health Checkups
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Communities

Progress Towards Goals

Serve 2,000 Elders by 2025

800 / 2000 elders
40.0% complete

Recruit 1,000 Volunteers

500 / 1000 volunteers
50.0% complete

Success Stories

"My volunteer, Rahim, visits every week. He helps me with everything and makes me feel loved. He's like a grandson to me."
A
Abdul Karim
Elder, Age 82
"Volunteering with elders has taught me so much. The wisdom they share is invaluable."
S
Sadia Rahman
Volunteer, Age 24

Get Involved

Join our Youth for Elders program

Adopt an Elder

Become a volunteer and visit an elder weekly, providing companionship and assistance

Get Started

Support Elder Care

Donate to support elder care centers and healthcare programs

Get Started

Healthcare Partner

Medical professionals and clinics can partner to provide services

Get Started

Elder Care Opportunities

Join our Adopt an Elder program - commit to weekly visits with an elderly community member. Healthcare professionals can volunteer for health checkups. Organizations can sponsor elder care centers.

Resources & Downloads

Volunteer Guide

Complete guide to volunteering with elders

Download

Elder Care Checklist

Important things to remember when caring for elders

Download

Questions? Get in Touch

Want to join our Youth for Elders program? Contact us.

Stories & Updates

Heartwarming stories from our elder care programs

Video Testimonials

Adopt an Elder: A Beautiful Connection

See the impact of intergenerational relationships

Elder Care Success Stories

Heartwarming stories from our program participants