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, […]
It is a moral duty of us to take care of the elderly. Our parents and elders sacrifice their golden days with a smiling face while they help us in shaping our own lives. During their ageing days, they also want support, love, and care from us. So we need to provide assistance to them […]
Who do we consider ‘old’? Citizens who have crossed the age of 60 years are described variously as ‘senior citizens’, ‘elderly’ and ‘aged’. This is the age at which most people retire from the workforce. Even as per the Income Tax Act, people at or above the age of 60 are considered ‘senior citizens’ and […]
While it’s believed that time is precious, grandparents like to ‘waste’ it on their grandkids. Grandparents and elders make the world a little softer, a little kinder, and a little warmer for the younger generations. Our elders guide us and make us better human beings. It is extremely sad that many children and grandchildren see their […]
The lockdown has left many of us in the lurch. Many of us are lucky enough to have access to groceries, medicines and safe shelter, however, a large section of society has been left with no means to fulfil even basic needs. Here’s how Wishes and Blessings is helping the homeless and daily wage labourers […]
The Wishes and Blessings old age home- Mann ka Tilak- is based in Saket, New Delhi. The home has over 12 residents who have been cruelly abandoned by their near and dear ones. In their last stage of life, all they need is someone to care for them, someone to spend time with and to […]
Divyanshi interned with Wishes ad Blessings over the summer of 2019. As an office intern, she had the best combination of in-house assignments as well as field visits… Read on to find out how her visit to Mann ka Tilak, the Wishes and Blessings old age home went! NEW YET OLD LOVE While trundling down […]
In India, 60% of elders testify to facing abuse, while 80% do not report it. Wishes and Blessings is doing its part to help those who have been abused, neglected and abandoned by their kith and kin. Find out how from this excerpt from an interview with Dr Geetanjali Chopra, Founder and President, Wishes and […]
60% of elders face some form of abuse. 82% of these do not report it. 1 in 4 elders faces physical abuse. 1 in 2 elders faces verbal and emotional abuse. These are facts. Real statistics. Are you as disturbed as we are? We need to act NOW. Join us in our new […]
June is an important month at Wishes and Blessings, a Delhi-based NGO. We just held the fourth edition of Blogarity at our old age home- Mann ka Tilak and this event was made even more special as we launched an exciting campaign against elder abuse! What is Blogarity? For those of you who […]
