Celebrating the Elderly!

The elderly are full of wisdom and worldly knowledge owing to their lived experiences. This is why we approach older people for guidance and often take their advice before making important decisions. Unfortunately, in the era of fast-moving life we tend to forget or become ignorant towards their needs. Furthermore, Covid has not only imposed […]

Happiness leads to better mental health!

Mental Health Issues in the Elderly and the Importance of Their Mental Well-being

Throughout the world, the proportion of old people is growing, while the attitudes of families towards their care are simultaneously changing. What were previously considered the normal results of ageing are being increasingly recognized as the result of illnesses, deprivation or externally or internally inflicted abuse, and therefore avoidable. Unlike developing countries, the developed ones have […]

Hope is a Decision: Visit to Mann Ka Tilak

Life presents you with many firsts. I had never been to an old age home as such but my first was definitely an eye-opening experience. A long car drive led to an off situated Mann Ka Tilak, the old age home of Wishes and Blessings. Upon entering, a peaceful and blissful warmth engulfed me. There […]

Ageing Gracefully: Part 2

Senior citizens constitute a precious reservoir of human resource- they are gifted with knowledge of various sorts, varied experiences and deep insights. They might have formally retired, yet an overwhelming majority of them are physically fit and mentally alert. That’s why they are playing an important role in the socio-economic development of the nation. But, […]

Spread Warmth this Winter!

We can all relate to the difficulty when it comes to getting out of bed in the morning during the winter… Leaving your warm blanket and soft pillows can be really difficult! Some people have admitted that winter is their most favourite season and it is not hard to see why. There’s a lot more […]