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…
BY ANOUSHKA SAXENA Child marriage is banned by the law of the land today but was etched into the fate of many young girls at the time of Independence. Ms Geeta Saxena, 69, was one such child bride whose palanquin left for her husband’s home at the tender age of thirteen. “I was too naïve…
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…
BY ANOUSHKA SAXENA The prospect of living alone in old age can seem daunting to some, but for others, it can be a way to retain their independence and maintain their sense of self-reliance. My grandpa’s friend, Mr Vasudev Kakkar, 84, who resides in Jodhpur, has been living alone for over 20 years now. He has…