There can be nothing more exasperating than taking care of elders who repeat themselves. Such behaviour literally drives both family and health caregivers up the proverbial tree. This condition can happen in elders suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. It can also happen to elders who are suffering from dementia or depression. Any of these diseases, especially…
By Dibya Prakash Last week, I met a Yoga practitioner in Rishikesh. Her insights made me reflect on some misguided practices in our lives. While we often focus heavily on our diet to stay healthy, there are other crucial factors beyond food that contribute to our overall well-being and happiness. Our lives today are frequently…
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 Aarav Gagan I can tell you exactly when age caught up with me – it was the day I retired two years back. I had been fit all along my life. I had followed a regularly lifestyle and was known to be a bit of a fitness freak who used to regularly cycle in…
This is a first-person account of an elderly person who now requires the services of a caregiver. I turned 80 last year. I started suffering from poor health when I was in my late 70s, with the health prognosis not being good as I continued to age. Otherwise, I had a healthy life till my…
By Dibya Prakash During a recent discussion on the secrets to maintain good health, one of the attendees posed a thought-provoking question: “What is the key to staying healthy?” This inquiry led to a deeper exploration of how our overall well-being is intricately linked to our gut health. Understanding this connection reveals how vital it…
By Aavishi Bhatnagar Do you know drinking water might actually help you live longer and healthier? A study published in Lancet’s eBioMedicine portal looked at data from over 11,000 adults that was collected over 30 years. These researchers wanted to find out how staying hydrated impacts your body as you age. And what did they…
By Amitabh Sharma Grandma Emma*, as she is fondly called, possesses a never-say-die spirit in every ounce of her body. She’s agile, active, and puts a lot of younger folks to shame. Emma, two years short of scoring a century, has creaking joints, as it would be the case with progressing age … or as…
By Sunil Saxena Ever wondered why some people are 35 but feel like 60? And there are others who are 65 but feel like 45? For a long time, researchers thought that how long you live was coded in your genes. If your parents and grandparents lived long lives, you were likely to live long…