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 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…
We tend to get quite busy in the humdrum of everyday living, tending to unintentionally forget that our parents are getting old and they need more time and care from us. We have to deal with our worries, without forgetting that it is our responsibility to take care of our elderly parents. In fact, it…
By Jairaj Harshil It was during the Covid period that I noticed changes in my mother after I moved in with my parents following the nationwide lockdown. My mother was now retired after holding a well-paying job in Bengaluru as a research analyst. She had a successful corporate career. We were happy that she was…
By Devika Khandelwal In Delhi’s bustling streets, a heartfelt narrative unfolds—a story of longing, distance, and the yearning for connection that stretches across miles. In our globalized world, families are often spread far apart, but few separations pull at the heartstrings quite like the one between elderly parents and their children. As the younger generation…