Living with Dignity: Care at the Rambahadur Limbu VC Residential Home
The Rambahadur Limbu VC Residential Home in Dharan was officially opened in March 2014. The second of our two Residential facilities, it provides comprehensive, compassionate care to Gurkha veterans and widows who have no one to look after them. The home’s primary mission is to ensure that residents live their final years with the dignity, comfort, and companionship they deserve.
Comprehensive Care and Support
Named in honour of Rambahadur Limbu VC, our Dharan Residence is currently home to 19 Gurkha veterans and widows.
The services provided at the home are designed to support the complete well-being of each resident and include:
– Comprehensive Care: Residents receive 24/7 care and support, including safe accommodation, nutritious meals tailored to their needs, and personal assistance with daily tasks.
– Medical Support: An on-site doctor and medical team provide round-the-clock medical care, from routine check-ups and chronic disease management to wound care and physiotherapy. This ensures that any health issues are addressed promptly and effectively.
– Mental and Social Well-being: Beyond physical care, the home focuses on mental health and social engagement. Staff organise a variety of activities to combat loneliness, including local cultural trips, celebrations of festivals, and sports events.
Stories from the Home
One Resident, Gurkha widow 99 year old Santu Maya Rai joined the residential home family in 2018.
Although Santu Maya suffers with osteoporosis, she is happy and enjoys life at the Home. She enjoys participating in the daily activities, including gardening, dancing and dressing up with a particular fondness for jewellery.
or a relaxing visit to a nearby park, these activities are central to enhancing the residents’ daily lives and ensuring they remain active and happy.
Reha Shrestha, has worked at the Residential Home since the very beginning. She began working as a Residential Nurse at the home and feels passionately about caring for the elderly, and has a profound respect for those who served. Since 2018, Reha has been working as the Residential Clinical Manager, taking care of the welfare of all staff members as well as the residents.
“I am so very happy and lucky to work here. It is such a unique, challenging and rewarding job to care for seniors citizens, making them happy and healthy with a better quality of life using holistic approaches and a multidisciplinary team!”