While a lot of people in the country criticize the steps taken by the Government of India for welfare of senior citizens for not being enough, many people are not aware about the existing benefits. We try to bring out list of benefits that can be utilized by senior citizens in India especially when they […]
As people age, it becomes increasingly important for them to see a dentist regularly. After all, a person’s dental health can say a lot about their overall health. Practicing good dental hygiene habits and visiting a dentist at least twice a year is important. Unfortunately, many elderly people skip out on visits to the dentist […]
While life has its own way of managing change, transition from an independent lifestyle to Retirement Living does not always come naturally. It’s a choice that can only be made with proper support, advice, and information especially in a country like India where transition is resisted primarily due to cultural reasons. The mindset is such […]
Often moving in an elderly parent or relative to stay with you & your family can be quite a daunting task since due to nuclear sized families; many families are not able to cope up with it. In today’s post we bring in some tips related to seniors’ care that will help you overcome the […]
Summers in India tend to be very aggressive. The heat makes summer a dangerous season for everyone, but seniors are at a higher risk of suffering complications from the heat. Many seniors take medications that could dehydrate them or make them more sensitive to the sun. By and large, seniors’ care is an important aspect […]
As we age, our body structure tends to get weak, causing body imbalance thus resulting in falls, which may succumb severe injuries & pain. Today we share few tips that can be implemented to prevent falls for your aging parents or grandparents. Get moving– Preferably with a strength and balance program specifically for older adults. […]
Myth1: Dementia is an inescapable part of aging. Fact: Just consider that when doctors examined the brain of a 115-year-old woman who, when she died, was the world’s oldest woman, they found essentially normal brain tissue,with no evidence of Alzheimer’s or other dementia-causing conditions. Testing in the years before she died showed no loss in […]
Last few weeks we have been discussing about elderly heroes & their inspirational stories. We promise to share more such stories as and when we find them. Meanwhile, this week some of our team members happened to watch Nebraska (Hollywood flick). We loved the story so much that we decided to watch the movie & […]
Born on September 4, 1917, Mr. Shyam Saran Negi was the first to cast his vote in independent India’s maiden general elections held on October 23, 1951.Having witnessed the shaping of democracy for almost seven decades, Shyam Saran Negi, India’s first voter from this tiny picturesque hamlet in Kinnaur district, wants to exercise his franchise […]
Last few weeks we have been discussing about elderly heroes like Mr. Fauja Singh, Mr. Ajit Pal Singh. While, Mr. Fauja Singh has become a celebrity across the world, there are quite a few senior citizen athletes who are yet to achieve stardom. Today we talk about another such elderly athlete runner, Mrs. Man Kaur, […]





