Dar-ul-Noor Residential Care
A 24/7 Residential Care Service for Older Persons
Dar-ul-Noor Residential Care, a flagship project of VCARE Social Welfare Society – A Centre for Ageing and Wellbeing, provides 24-hour, 7-days-a-week residential care for older persons who are living alone, vulnerable, frail, or require continuous support.
Our model is recognized as a best-practice approach in Pakistan for promoting Healthy and Active Ageing. Dar-ul-Noor has adopted the World Health Organization (WHO) Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) Model, ensuring high-quality, person-centred, and integrated care that enhances the intrinsic capacity, dignity, independence, and quality of life of older adults.
At Dar-ul-Noor, our mission is to enable every older person to live with dignity, independence, health, and happiness through compassionate, evidence-based, and person-centred care.
- Person-Centred Multidisciplinary Care
- Every resident receives an individualized care plan developed and delivered by a multidisciplinary team consisting of:
- General Practitioner (GP)
- Registered Nurse
- Physiotherapist
- Nutritionist
- Psychologist
- Professional Caregivers
- Family Members (as partners in care)
- Together, the team works to address the physical, mental, nutritional, functional, and social needs of every older person.
- Services Provided
- 24/7 Residential Care and Supervision
- Comprehensive Caregiving Services
- Medical Assessment and GP Visits
- Nursing Care
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
- Individualized Nutrition and Meal Planning
- Three Nutritious Meals and Healthy Snacks
- Psychological Support and Counselling
- Laundry and Housekeeping Services
- Recreational, Social and Outdoor Activities
- Community Outings and Social Engagement
- Health Promotion and Active Ageing Programs
- Family Support and Care Coordination
Day care services
Dar-ul-Noor Day Care Service
Promoting Healthy, Active and Dignified Ageing
Dar-ul-Noor Day Care Service is a specialized 8-hour, 7-days-a-week program designed for older adults who require daytime supervision, care, rehabilitation, and companionship while their families are at work or unable to provide care during the day.
The service supports older persons who:
- Live alone during the daytime.
- Experience loneliness and social isolation.
- Require supervision due to frailty or reduced independence.
- Are living with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or other age-related conditions.
- Need rehabilitation and structured daily activities to maintain their functional abilities.
- Our day care programme follows a person-centred approach based on the WHO Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) Model, focusing on preserving intrinsic capacity, independence, and quality of life.
- Our Holistic Approach
- Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive care to promote the:
- Physical Well-being
- Mental and Cognitive Health
- Emotional Well-being
- Social Inclusion
- Spiritual Well-being
- Functional Rehabilitation
- Services Provided
- Daytime Supervision and Care
- Medical Monitoring and GP Consultation
- Nursing Support
- Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
- Cognitive Stimulation and Memory Activities
- Dementia and Parkinson’s Care
- Individualized Nutrition and Healthy Meals
- Recreational and Social Activities
- Group Exercise and Wellness Sessions
- Psychological Counselling and Emotional Support
- Spiritual and Religious Activities
- Family Education and Caregiver Support
- Safe Transportation (where available)
At Dar-ul-Noor Day Care Service, we provide a safe, caring, and engaging environment where older adults remain active, connected, independent, and valued while giving families peace of mind throughout the day.
Dar-ul-Noor Palliative and End-of-Life Care
At Dar-ul-Noor Residential Care, our Palliative and End-of-Life Care service provides compassionate, person-centered comfort care for older adults living with serious, advanced, or life-limiting illnesses. Our goal is not only to manage symptoms but also to preserve dignity, comfort, and quality of life.
We provide:
24-hour compassionate nursing and personal care
Effective pain and symptom management
Emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual support
Assistance with feeding, hygiene, mobility, and daily living
Individualized care plans based on each resident’s wishes and needs
Family counseling, education, and bereavement support
A peaceful, safe, and dignified environment for end-of-life care
Our multidisciplinary team works closely with families to ensure that every resident receives respectful, compassionate, and holistic care during the final stage of life.
Our Promise:
“Providing comfort, preserving dignity, and ensuring that no older person faces the end of life alone
Dar-ul-Noor Dementia Care Services
Supporting People Living with Dementia and Their Families
At Dar-ul-Noor, we provide compassionate, person-centred dementia care in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. Our experienced team is committed to enhancing the quality of life, dignity, independence, and well-being of older adults living with dementia.
Our Services
- Comprehensive dementia assessment and individualized care planning
- Day care and residential dementia care
- Cognitive stimulation and memory-enhancing activities
- Physical, social, recreational, and spiritual activities
- Medication monitoring and health supervision
- Behavioural and emotional support
- Respite care for family caregivers
- End-of-life and palliative care for people with advanced dementia
- Family Caregiver Counseling
- Caring for a loved one with dementia can be physically and emotionally demanding. Dar-ul-Noor provides counseling and guidance to family caregivers to help them:
- Understand dementia and its progression
- Manage behavioural and psychological symptoms
- Improve communication with their loved one
- Reduce caregiver stress and burnout
- Learn practical caregiving skills and safety measures
- Access emotional support and community resources
- Plan for future care and decision-making
At Dar-ul-Noor, we believe that supporting the family is just as important as caring for the person living with dementia. Together, we help families provide compassionate, dignified, and quality dementia care.
