Pakalveedu by Smile India Society
Your parent deserves good company — every day.
A safe, structured day care program for elders in Kottayam.
From 10 AM to 3 PM, your parent is in caring hands — so you can work without worry.
No registration fee. Open to all. Walk-ins welcome.
About the Program
A place your parent
will look forward to.
Pakalveedu — the word means "daytime home" in Malayalam — is a structured day care program run by Smile India Society for elders in Kottayam.
From Monday to Saturday, elders gather at a warm, supervised center from 10 AM to 3 PM. They share meals, join activities, receive health check-ins, and — most importantly — enjoy real human company.
It is not a hospital. It is not a hostel.
It is a second home for your parent while you're at work.
A typical day at Pakalveedu
10:00 AM — Arrival & Welcome
Members arrive and are welcomed by staff. Light refreshments served. Attendance is taken. Any health notes for the day are discussed.
10:30 AM — Morning Activity
Yoga, light stretching, prayer, or music — based on the day's plan. Keeps the body and mind gently active.
11:30 AM — Interest Group Sessions
Reading circles, crafts, storytelling, or skill sessions. Each member chooses what they enjoy.
1:00 PM — Lunch
A home-cooked, nutritious meal served together. Meal preparation follows health and dietary considerations.
1:45 PM — Rest Period
Optional rest in a quiet, comfortable space.
2:15 PM — Afternoon Program
Group games, discussions, bhajans, or community projects. Special programs on Fridays.
3:00 PM — Departure
Members are seen off. Staff updates family if there are any notes.
Your parent's safety is our first priority
Supervised at All Times
Trained staff are present throughout the day. No elder is left unattended. Emergency contacts are on file.
Health-Aware Environment
Staff are trained to notice changes in health or mood. Regular health check-ins are part of the daily routine.
A Community, Not a Facility
Small group size means every member is known by name. Real relationships form here — between elders and with staff.
Where Pakalveedu runs
[Center Name]
[Locality, Kottayam]
- Days: [Monday–Saturday / Mon, Wed, Fri]
- Timing: 10 AM – 3 PM
- Contact: [Local coordinator name + phone]
[Center Name]
[Locality, Kottayam]
- Days: [Monday–Saturday / Mon, Wed, Fri]
- Timing: 10 AM – 3 PM
- Contact: [Local coordinator name + phone]
"My mother used to sit alone at home. Now she talks about Pakalveedu every morning. She has friends again. I go to work without the guilt I used to carry."
[Name], [City]
Daughter of a member
"I was nervous about sending my father somewhere new. The staff called us on the first day to say he was doing well. That one call changed everything."
[Name], [City]
Son of a member (NRI, Dubai)
Ready to take the first step?
Come visit the center — no commitment needed.
Or call us to ask anything.
Or support someone else's parent → Donate to Pakalveedu