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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit an old age home or a shelter for children? Read on to find out how charity entered Tatsiana’s life and her experience at not just one but two shelter homes run by Wishes and Blessings! At Roadhouse Cafe, we were planning to give back […]
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 […]
I am blessed to have a loving family. We are very close and act as pillars of support for each other, especially my grandparents who have always been very supportive and caring. It wasn’t until much later in life that I realized that not all families are like mine. As I grew up, I was […]
