By Sunil Saxena As I drove along the busy Delhi-Moradabad Highway, I decided to stop at the well-known Shiva Dhaba for a quick break. Like most travellers, I headed to the washroom before grabbing a meal. What I didn’t expect was to be overwhelmed by an unexpected experience. The moment I stepped into the men’s…
By Ananth Kuckreja The other day I was reading the newspaper in which there was a report of an elderly woman in her late 80s being abused by her son and daughter-in-law. This reminded me of a similar incident of elderly abuse that took place in our next-door neighbour’s home in Sonepat a few years…
By S. Aadinath My mother, who is now in her 70s, suffers from mental illness. She needs constant care and we have to be doubly careful while looking after her. Doctors have diagnosed her with schizophrenia. She began to suffer from the mental illness after my elder brother died of dengue, about five years back….
By Sunil Saxena When elderly go missing they leave a bigger hole in the heart than those who pass away. You can never be at peace with yourself again. There will always be a nagging doubt in your mind. Have you done enough to trace your loved one? Is he still alive? Is he sleeping…
By Sunil Saxena Imagine this: You’ve been caring for your loved one day in and day out, juggling their needs while trying to keep your life on track. You shop for groceries, prepare meals, pick up prescriptions, assist with bathing, and handle a hundred other tasks, all while trying to make life a little more…
By Ranjana Sunil Being a grandparent is like having a front-row seat to the best show on Earth. Those little giggles, the endless curiosity, and the unconditional love from grandkids? It’s pure magic! But let’s be real, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Being a grandparent is a journey filled with boundless joy, unexpected challenges,…
By Sunil Saxena When our children are small, they are our whole world. We make sure they brush their teeth every morning and every night, eat their food on time, behave well, say please and thank you. We open doors, smooth paths, pave the way for their future. We are their teacher, their guardian angel,…
By Manav Taunk At 77, my grandfather is as vibrant and active as he was at 17. Despite his frail appearance, with a pale face and a seemingly weak body, his spirit and lifestyle tell a different story. Through a disciplined routine of regular exercise, meditation, walking, and a healthy diet, he has maintained his…
By Mehak Minocha I was 10 years old when my grandmother suffered a paralytic attack which ended up making her paralyzed on her entire left side. My mother, who is a teacher, took on the role of primary caregiver, a duty she performed with tireless dedication. My sister and I shared responsibilities, helping with everything…