Mr. Khanna’s son, Ankit, had set him up perfectly in his Noida home. A maid, grocery deliveries, and a CCTV camera Ankit could check from his phone in Dubai. He could see that his 78-year-old father was safe. But the camera couldn’t show him the crushing silence in the house. It couldn’t measure his father’s loneliness.
Ankit found our Eldercare service and, despite his skepticism about the low $200/month price, he signed up. He hoped for someone to check in. What he got was a miracle worker named Sunita.
For one hour every day, Sunita didn’t just visit; she brought life back into the home. She sat with Mr. Khanna over tea and let him share stories of his past. She noticed his love for old Bhajans and would play them on her phone during his puja time. The silence was replaced with music and conversation.
She gently encouraged him with simple yoga stretches, giving his day a sense of purpose. She oversaw his meals, ensuring they were healthy and light. But most importantly, she was a friend.
One evening, Ankit called his father and heard something he hadn’t heard in years: pure, uninhibited laughter. His father was animated, happy, and engaged. The CCTV camera was a tool for security. Sunita was a cure for loneliness. Ankit realized he hadn’t paid for a service; he had invested in his father’s joy.
