Three ECS team members accompanied 22 elderly members on a three-day overnight trip close to Kolkata. On the night before their return to the city, one of our members suddenly experienced acute diarrhea. Weak and unable to stand, he collapsed in the washroom, sustaining a head injury.

Two of our male staff members acted swiftly. They pushed open the door and took him to his bed. He was shivering and in distress. They cleaned him up, administered medicine and ORS, and, deploying the fireman’s carry, took him to a toto—the only available transport—to reach the nearest hospital.

Meanwhile, our remote monitoring team was immediately alerted, and they began tracking the staff accompanying the members. They provided critical decision-making support and real-time road directions to ensure the quickest route to the hospital.

Thankfully, the medicine and ORS had stabilised the member’s condition by the time they arrived. After a thorough check-up, the doctor prescribed antibiotics and discharged him.

Despite the incident, the other two ECS staff members kept the group’s spirits high and ensured the rest of the scheduled sightseeing went on smoothly. The member and his wife safely returned to Kolkata with the group as planned. Grateful for the team’s unwavering care, they blessed them for their extraordinary efforts, calling the support they received truly unimaginable.

Kudos to Team Support Elders!

A week before our Santiniketan trip, Ms. M. Choudhury suffered a fall and injured her knees. As a result, she was hesitant about making the journey. Concerned for her well-being, we advised her not to strain herself, and she decided to cancel her reservations. However, her son, trusting the Support Elders team, encouraged her to travel with us instead of staying home. After some deliberation, she changed her mind, and our team swiftly rebooked her reservations.
On the day of departure, Ms. Choudhury was escorted in a wheelchair. At Howrah station, she was assisted up the steps of the coach and helped to her seat. During boarding, another member, Ms. R. Khastgir, lost a slipper on the tracks but chose not to mention it, assuming it was lost. Noticing this, SE manager Mr. G. Basak quickly arranged for it to be retrieved from the tracks.
At Bolpur, disembarking was difficult for Ms. Choudhury, but Mr. Basak carried her down with all his strength. Thanks to our team’s care, she travelled comfortably and enjoyed every part of the trip with us. At Support Elders, we ensure that no one is left behind, no matter the challenge.

Kudos to Team Support Elders!

One of our members, Mr. R. Dasgupta, an octogenarian, faced an emergency situation requiring an MRI scan to investigate a suspected brain tumor. MCA Mr. G. Patra was assigned to assist him. Upon arriving at the member’s house, Mr. Patra found the family distressed, with the member’s spouse in tears. He consoled them and assured them that he would take care of every need. He then accompanied them to the hostpital for the MRI scan.
During the procedure, the radiologist discovered that the member had a pacemaker implanted, making it unsafe to perform the MRI scan as metal objects are not compatible with the procedure. The solution required deactivating the pacemaker temporarily before proceeding with the scan.
Mr. Patra diligently searched through the member’s prescription file and found that the pacemaker procedure had been done at a different hospital. He called the other hospital for assistance but was informed that they would not be able to help him. Undeterred, Mr. Patra identified the name of the pacemaker company from the documents and began searching online for contact information. He managed to connect with a representative and explained the urgency, requesting them to send a technician before 5 PM. Unfortunately, the representative declined.
Knowing that it would be extremely challenging to bring the member back for the MRI scan due to his fragile health, Mr. Patra escalated the matter by contacting the company manager directly. He explained the criticality of the situation and convinced the manager to send a technician to deactivate the pacemaker temporarily. Thanks to his presence of mind and relentless efforts, the member was able to complete the MRI scan within the stipulated time.
The member’s daughter, who resides abroad, was deeply impressed by Mr. Patra’s commitment and resourcefulness. She subsequently requested the Regional Head to ensure that Mr. Patra accompanies her father for all follow-up therapies required as part of his treatment.

Our new member, Ms. R. Ganguly, subscribed to our Well@Home solution and was entitled to receive her first visit from our Care Integrator (CI). Mr. A. Barua, CI Operations Manager, made a scheduled visit to discuss her health issues with her daughter. During the discussion, he learnt that dementia had set in for the member and that she was extremely weak due to neurological issues. Suddenly, they heard the member’s attendant scream. Mr. Barua and the member’s daughter rushed to the other room and found Ms. Ganguly lying on the floor. While trying to get out of bed, she had lost her balance and had fallen. Due to her weak condition, she was unable to get up.
Mr. Barua first ensured she was not hurt and had not sustained any fractures. He then asked for a thick bed sheet. Expertly, he slid the bed sheet underneath Ms. Ganguly and, with assistance from the attendant, lifted her off the floor. He laid her gently back onto the bed and ensured she was comfortable. Ms. Ganguly and her daughter were extremely thankful for his help, and the member blessed him for his prompt and compassionate assistance.

Kudos to team Support Elders!