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…
By Aavishi Bhatnagar A hundred years back when people didn’t have mobile phones, computers or television, the amount of information they would consume in their entire lifetime would be less than what most teenagers and adults consume in a single day today! Our day is filled with WhatsApp chats, Instagram posts, You Tube videos, e-mails,…
By Dibya Prakash I never met my grandparents, as they passed away before I was born. However, I’ve always felt very comfortable and happy around elderly people. I fondly remember the grandparents in my neighbourhood, who were regarded as ‘Gaon Budha’ by the time they reached their 70s. They would often sit and observe others…
By Sunil Saxena When elderly go missing they leave a bigger hole in the heart than those who pass away. You can never be at peace with yourself again. There will always be a nagging doubt in your mind. Have you done enough to trace your loved one? Is he still alive? Is he sleeping…
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…