Season Two residents enjoy toy train adventure across Veli Tourist Village. Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education, in the elder, a part of the experience. As we age it might seem like our physical limitations and personal commitments might be a barrier, but the only thing between us and our next …
Chugging Along: Seniors’ Toy Train Trip through Nostalgia Read More »
Season Two Kakkanad resident Ms. Ammini Kutty shares her thought on the exploration of learning meditation. At present times, we hear a lot about meditation. What is meditation? Why to meditate? These questions arise in the minds of people very often. Meditation was intimately bound up with religious contexts; within which it was practised. But …
Heartfulness Meditation: A Journey to Mindfulness Read More »
As we celebrate our 74th Republic Day, what does freedom truly mean for a senior citizen? The constitution of the country was created on January 26, 1950, which marked the first Republic day of India. This day was picked keeping in mind the same day in 1930 when Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the Indian National Congress …
The phone ringing at an unearthly hour sends shudders down my spine and I break out in cold sweat. When I was stationed abroad, an early morning call to my parents back in India was a painful everyday ritual, filled with guilt and agony, as I feared that there may be an emergency situation. Life …
Thejas Pillai explores the significance and difficulties of establishing a senior living community The concept of senior living is emerging in India in a big way. Based on census data from 2011, it was estimated that 15 million senior citizens were living on their own with almost 75% being women. Within 30 years, India’s senior …
Senior living in today’s society: its importance and challenges Read More »
One of my friends, a very successful businessman in the US, has his aged mother in India. He was keen to take his mother with him to the US, but she was not ready to be away from her homeland. She wished for was the cheerful company of peers with whom she could share her …
Senior Living: How community living buttresses geriatric wellness Read More »
By 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or over, says the World Health Organization. And the United Nations’ statistics has also stated that the number of individuals aged 60 and above will be around 1.5 billion by 2050. Amidst the pandemic and its near-complete chokehold over the world, …
Ayurvedic medicine is one of the oldest medical systems, having originated in India perhaps, as much as 3,000 years ago. This ancient medical system of India is based on ancient writings that rely on a natural and holistic approach to physical and mental health. The treatment of Ayurveda combines products, diet, exercise, and lifestyle. It …
Old-Age Homes & Senior Living Homes are poles apart The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the lives of countless members of the general population. During the pandemic, elderly people who are above 55 years have been facing a lot of issues such as isolation, loneliness, inactivity, safety and security issues, troubles in getting the household …
What makes Retirement Homes different from Old age homes Read More »
Choosing to either stay in your current home or move to a retirement community is an important decision. It does require a lot of thought, research and planning. No matter if it is independent living or the added benefit of assisted living services that you seek, a retirement community can be the best thing that …
