Changes in physical and mental functioning can lead to feelings of frustration, hostility and anger. This is exactly what happens with your elderly parents or grandparents as they tend to age. While many amongst us try to help their parents; some might get into abusing them either verbally or physically. However, it may worsen the […]
World Elder Abuse Awareness day falls on June 15, i.e. tomorrow. Since most of us will be busy in celebrating the Father’s day, which apparently falls on same day, we decided to do something different. We take a quick look at some of the harsh facts about elderly abuse in India and try to make […]
In developed countries senior citizens are treated with care and concern giving cognizance to their special life circumstances. Almost all developed countries issue a Social Security ID card that entitles the cardholder to avail of benefits at shops, service centres and products exclusively meant for senior citizens. These also include certain important senior citizen services […]
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 […]