By Sunil Saxena Conversations about your parents getting older can be a bit tricky, especially when you realise that they are getting into the twilight zone and can’t take care of themselves. It’s not always the easiest topic to broach, even though you know it’s something you can’t escape. No matter how accustomed you are…
By Omkar Sharma Today marks a full decade since I bade farewell to my dad. My mind was blank and there were unshed tears in my eyes as the flames hungrily swept through the funeral pyre, reducing everything to ashes. He may have gone, but his memories continue to burn inside me. How can I…
By Kamya Vardhan My husband was very healthy and fit. Even in his early sixties he did not shy from lifting weights or walking the treadmill. He would always joke that he was young at heart, and thanked his young students for keeping him hale and hearty. He would often challenge my son, who was…
By Anoushka Saxena We live in an ever-changing world where interesting developments keep coming into being every next minute. Amidst these rapid changes, one of the most compelling narratives unfolding is the story of ageing. It is a story of resilience, wisdom, and the beauty of a life well-lived. Last year, the United Nations Population…
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 ANOUSHKA SAXENA A rapidly ageing population is casting its shadow over rural India. As per the National Ageing Report, 2023, released by UNFPA, the advancements in healthcare may have improved life expectancy, but they have also brought a different set of challenges for the elderly living in rural areas. A worrying feature is the…
By Sunil Saxena Have you ever thought of what will happen to your social media accounts once you die? Will they live on after you? What happens if someone shares content with you? Would you like that? Worse, someone stumbles on your password and starts posting in your name? Many of us spend hours on…
By Aavishi Bhatnagar Falls are one of the major reasons behind deteriorating health among the elderly. But have we ever thought why the mere fear of falls alters the behaviour of the elderly? Let’s delve into the mindset behind a fall. Falling has always been a concern for us from the time we are born….
BY ANOUSHKA SAXENA At the heart of ageing, lies a deep-seated belief being carried on since ages. “Now that you have crossed 60, you must take adequate rest and grab the bed immediately. It is high time that you resign from all your duties.” I have heard my relatives conveying this to the elderly members…