By Aavesh Anand As you grow old, you are besieged by cliches about old age. These are hurled at you the moment you turn 60. You are told that old age is all about slowing down, falls are inevitable, and that seniors can’t keep up with new technology. Really? Please remember one key fact of…
By Aavesh Anand For many seniors, smartphones can feel like complicated gadgets designed for a tech-savvy generation. The constant notifications, tiny buttons, and endless apps might seem more like a nuisance than a help. Is that right? No. Here are eight reasons why Seniors should look upon smartphones as a trusted friend and not as…
By Sunil Saxena Cybercrime in India is evolving fast. Once it was just phishing emails, but now it’s getting more complex. Criminals are using apps like Skype and WhatsApp to trick people, especially the elderly, to part with their hard-earned money. Recently, these criminals did the unthinkable. They put the Chairman of Vardhman Group, Mr…
For a senior citizen who has stopped working every rupee saved is like a rupee earned. This is where Section 80D of the Income-tax Act, 1961 is an important tax saving clause that every senior citizen needs to understand. This section empowers senior citizens to claim deductions on medical insurance premiums. A senior citizen who…
By Aavesh Anand Senior homes should feel safe, comfortable, and easy to move around in. The question is: How do you achieve this? First, you need to widen doorways. If you or someone you love uses a walker or wheelchair, the doorways should be at least 32 inches wide. This makes it easier for seniors to…
By Aavesh Anand Believe it or not, seniors are more connected, engaged, and active on social media platforms today than ever before. The latest stats show that 88% of adults over 50 are using at least one social media platform. That’s nearly 9 out of 10! And what’s even more interesting? A whopping 43% of…
The government keeps announcing special schemes for senior citizens from time to time. Some of these schemes catch the eyes of the intended beneficiaries; but many never reach the intended targets. The India Ageing Report 2023 attributes lack of awareness among the elderly as a major reason for the low utilisation of the schemes. The…
By Ansh Chakradhar After one begins to grow old, we notice that most of the elderly around us tend to ingest a large number of prescription medicines. In fact, they take so much medication that taking medicines becomes a regular habit. I am now 70-years-old. However, I have managed to control the urge to have…
The Senior Citizens Saving Scheme (SCSS) is a government-backed scheme that provides guaranteed returns on a quarterly basis. It enables senior citizens to enjoy assured returns post-retirement. The scheme initially allowed a maximum investment of Rs 15 lakhs. Since April 1, 2023, this threshold has been doubled to Rs 30 lakhs. The current interest rate…