When I broached the idea of having professional support for my ageing parents who live in a different city, the first response was a big NO. “We don’t need it”, they said. Seniors will often not admit they need help, even if they’re struggling with everyday tasks. Professional care can be a sensitive subject that […]
Lack of adequate care for senior citizens is a real issue in India that cuts across economic and social strata. Many of us have personally lived through and experienced it with our own parents and elders. Most senior citizens, especially those who live independently, are unable to get the care and trusted support they need. As a […]
Dimly lit, poorly kept rooms, unkempt elderly sitting or lying listlessly in their beds surrounded by smell of decay mixed with strong disinfectant, some knick-knacks lying around to fill the available space, and disinterested staff talking among themselves or shouting at the elderly, going about their business of managing things. This is the image that […]
For so many years, my brother and I had tried to convince our parents, both of whom crossed 75, to come and live with us, explaining how convenient it would be for them to do so. My brother and his wife are both doctors practicing in leading hospitals of the city, my wife has always […]
We are living through extraordinary times, and COVID-19 pandemic has had a dis-proportionate impact on older persons around the world – not only on their health but also on their freedom and well-being. When all travel ceased, all social gatherings were banned, and people were expected to maintain social distancing, the most affected category were […]