• My perspective achieved through a decade long study and experience of institutional care of the elderly in the U.S. and India
• Desired versus actual quality of life of the elderly
• Unique, practical, insightful and simple way forward
• Dialogue with the webinar participants on their perspective on the institutional care and way forward

Dr. Mayanka Gupta is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Resource Management and Design Application, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi. Her Doctoral degree focused on Quality of Life of elderly at Old Age Homes (alternate living arrangement) and Recreation Centres (day care centres) in India. She has presented several papers in international & national conferences & seminars on gerontology. Management of shared resources, Inclusive public spaces, mental health are areas of her interest. Conducted several trainings on intergenerational bonding, resume writing, theatre for change, women’s reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, sexual abuse for varied target groups.