Age Power (English)

Polypharmacy which in simple term implies the concurrent use of multiple medications by a patient, is a growing concern, particularly among the elderly. As age grows, so do the number of ailments; these include common issues like blood pressure, sugar, joint pains, occasional weakness and may extend to severe ailments including cancer or mental impairment. […]

The common axiom is that talking is living. Through talking with others, one expresses views, emotions, sentiments, and feelings about several things in life. A normal person in prime youth spends roughly 3 to 4 hours minimum in talking, either at home or at the office or with friends. The more a person talks, the

This feeling by itself is a mantra for living life to the fullest, regardless of age. It is a change in attitude that helps us to enjoy life like a child. As we age, society often reminds us of our limitations by labelling us as “old people”. But it is a question of mindset. If

The number of elderly people in India is increasing at quite a fast pace. With a population of elderly (above 60 years of age) at around 153 million, it comprises roughly 14 percent of total population in India; this number is expected to increase to 347 million (20 percent of total population) by 2050. And

There are two choices before all elders: “either to accept the process of ageing gracefully” or “to grumble and be sad about all adverse happenings” as we grow older. The ageing process is a natural phenomenon, with the clock of life ticking whether one likes it or not. This is true both in terms of

The question often arises if it is possible to practice all the above or they are purely hypothetical. The answer varies across individuals. Fact of the matter, however, remains that if we have to age happily, we must enjoy life as it is. Love for life is a crucial step for a joyful living. How

Retirement can be a challenging phase in one’s life, but it can also be an opportunity to explore new interests, build meaningful connections, and give back to the community. Earlier this week, I had the opportunity of attending the 82nd birthday of a friend. Only family and close friends were there. He was greeted in

Embracing technology can bring numerous benefits to seniors, including improved communication with loved ones, increased access to information and entertainment, enhanced independence and mobility, and better management of health and medical conditions. In the modern era, technology plays an increasingly important role in our lives, revolutionizing the way we work, learn, and interact with others.

“I am not well”, “I feel isolated”, “Everyone seems to neglect me” are some of the negative feelings that elders often suffer from. These are symptoms of “lack of mental wellness”. The attitude of looking at everything with a positive mindset will improve the mental quotient and quality of life. ‘Happy aging’ essentially means living

I asked around among my group of senior citizen friends, and was surprised to find that only one of them had heard of ChatGPT.  In late December 2022, I stumbled upon ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that promised to be much faster than Google Guru. I was intrigued by the idea of a new tool that

The very ‘purpose of living’ is to live happily and make the world, a happier place to live in Change in our attitudes, changes everything. We will feel miserable if we think that way and elders think life as listless, pungent and devoid of energy and lead a dull life. But that’s not the truth,