Introduction Older adults who live alone often get used to being a little more self-sufficient and secure with their own surroundings. But that doesn’t mean that there are no risks; just because the surroundings are familiar and limiting the independence isn’t something that would decrease the risks. It’s about co-creating an environment where independence and […]

Introduction What comes to your mind while talking about someone turning 60? It’s generally thinking about retirement and putting up brakes on the fast life, right? Which isn’t entirely true; life after 60 can be really meaningful without even losing on one’s independence because that’s actually the time when they get to explore the passions […]

Introduction Problems regarding hearing doesn’t happen overnight. Alot of elderly people experience hearing changes slowly, the change is so slow that families don’t really realize that some thing is wrong. There is a constant need to repeat conversations, increasing TV volumes etc are claimed as “normal ageing.” But this isn’t healthy for the physycal and […]

An older adult who has been confined to bed for an extended period can greatly impact their mental and physical well-being. Prolonged bed rest leads to a decline in muscle strength, joint flexibility, and circulation efficiency. Common complications include pressure ulcers, blood clots, stiffness, decreased lung capacity, and general weakness. This is where exercises for […]

Yoga offers gentle movement that enhances flexibility, balance, and calm for aging bodies in India, where over 60 million seniors face mobility challenges. Chair yoga for seniors and gentle yoga routines address common issues like joint stiffness prevalent among urban elderly in cities like Ahmedabad and Surat. Who This Routine Is For This particular routine […]

Mental Health Challenges in Aging We can see an evident growth in the Indian elderly population, but even though when a lot of them seem physically fine but might be suffering with mental health. We often put a light on physical health and entirely ignore the emotional part. The reason for the down grading emotional […]

As a person starts aging one of the major public health concerns rising is loneliness in India. Alot of elderly people go through emotional isolation even though they are surrounded by people the reason behind it might be change in the structures of the families, migration to cities and longer life expentencies. Lonelines among older […]

Introduction Aging is the most natural part of life though the families caring for their aged loved ones start worrying about a lot of things that comes up with aging. It’s really important to have a clear understanding of stages of aging so close ones can prepare themselves and the people around for this in […]

Introduction When a person we care about is diagnosed with a serious or life-threatening illness, the words “hospice care” and “palliative care” are names we often hear. At the end of the day, in times like these when feelings are strong, it’s easy to be overwhelmed and confused about what these words mean. It’s important to know […]

When people start aging, staying mentally and physically active gets absolutely important for maintaining independence, emotional health, and overall quality of life. Many elderly people in India spend a greater chunk of their time at home, so games for them can be a simple yet powerful way to make aging healthy. It helps with a […]