Age Power (English)

A few days ago, I had the good fortune of attending a five-day discourse by Swami Girishanand Saraswati Ji Maharaj on the second chapter of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. Every day, he narrated several episodes and shared thoughts that left a deep impression on both the mind and the heart. One day, he said that

If you are among those fortunate enough to have crossed seventy, pause for a moment and try to remember what the atmosphere at home was like when you were in school and college. Now compare it with the homes in which your grandchildren are growing up and studying. In our time, we certainly studied after

Organ Donation Day was observed on 13 August. Every year, this day reminds us that even after we are gone, we can leave behind a ray of light in someone else’s life. But when the subject of organ donation comes up, one question may arise, particularly in the minds of senior citizens — can my

We live in a world where our friends, relatives and acquaintances are not only around us but also inside our mobile phones. The moment we wake up, WhatsApp messages, Facebook posts and Instagram updates are waiting for us. At times, it feels as though we are never alone — hundreds of people are connected with

There is one subject that most elderly couples know they must face someday, but rarely have the courage to discuss: How will I live when my spouse is no longer with me? In today’s society, elderly people live in very different circumstances. Some couples live together while their children are far away. Some are fortunate

We die only once, but we have the opportunity to live every single day until then. The real challenge before senior citizens is not growing old. The real challenge is to stop waiting for the end and instead actively embrace the present. Unfortunately, many seniors unknowingly fall into the trap of “waiting out” their retirement

Reports suggest that by 2050, every fifth Indian will be a senior citizen, aged 60 or above. Today, one in nine Indians belongs to this age group, and by 2035, the figure is expected to rise to one in seven. These numbers are not just statistics—they are a reminder that India must prepare for a

Good health is the greatest blessing as we grow older. It keeps us away from illness, fills us with energy, and gives us the confidence to live independently. We can truly enjoy our second innings only when both our body and mind continue to support us. Every individual is different. Our age, body, lifestyle, and

After retirement, many seniors choose to remain active by joining social organizations, clubs, resident welfare associations, religious groups, or community forums. This is a wonderful way to stay engaged, meet new people, and continue contributing to society. Such involvement gives life a renewed sense of purpose. Most of these organizations hold annual elections, appoint new

India is rapidly embracing digital technology. Whether it is paying electricity or water bills, banking, pension services, KYC verification, booking tickets, hospital registration, accessing government schemes or completing official authentication, almost every essential service is now available through mobile apps or online platforms. This transformation is both necessary and welcome, bringing greater transparency, speed and

There was a time when happiness did not require elaborate planning. It came naturally, quietly, and often unexpectedly. The arrival of the summer holidays was enough to fill us with excitement. Schools would close, and the annual family trip would begin. For many of us, the destination was not a hill station or a beach

On one hand, we feel happy that our average lifespan is increasing. On the other hand, it is rare to find a family where no one is unwell. In almost every household, at least one member—especially a senior citizen—frequently needs to visit a doctor or hospital. Expensive medicines, doctors’ fees, and hospitalization costs, even with