19
Jan
2026
Transitioning a parent from independent living to assisted living can be an emotionally challenging decision for families.
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12
Jan
2026
Medical equipment at home can significantly improve comfort, mobility, and recovery for patients and caregivers.
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05
Jan
2026
The risk of developing chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, dementia, etc.) rises considerably as we age, and many older adults face multiple chronic conditions simultaneously.
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01
Jan
2026
Most senior citizens in Chennai choose to live independently, as it allows them to be in charge of their own lives. Some are compelled to live alone as their children do not live in the same city as them.
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13
Dec
2019
Assisted living is a residential option for older adults who require assistance with daily activities such as cooking meals, going to the bathroom in the middle of the night, keeping house, and traveling to appointments.
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02
Dec
2019
One of the biggest fears that people have as they get older is that they would lose their independence. Wanting to be independent and wanting to stay in your own home and live on your own terms for as long as possible is perfectly understandable. Here are some tips to help you age in place successfully and stay independent.
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22
Nov
2019
Good nutrition is important at any age, but it becomes a more serious cause for concern as a person ages.
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08
Nov
2019
As age catches up, so do aches and pains. Seniors are often managing and living with chronic pain. It can be a temporary phase following an injury or surgery, or it can last for months and even for the rest of their lives. Living with constant pain is no walk in the park and a senior needs sympathy and support to help deal with it.
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25
Oct
2019
It’s finally here, retirement, the best time of your life. You are finally finished with the hectic pace of juggling work, children and home, and now have the time to do all the things that you have wanted to do. People usually have a bucket list of things to do when they retire.
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08
Oct
2019
As people age, they go through a number of changes physically and mentally. Having to adapt to changing circumstances, altered social dynamics and decrease in self-esteem can affect the mental health of seniors. Theymay slowly start withdrawing from society. This could lead to social isolation, which in turn can lead to loneliness and depression.
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16
Sep
2019
People have become careful about their lifestyle. They eat a balanced diet and keep themselves fit to stay healthy as long as possible. This has increasedoverall life expectancy. Unfortunately, however healthy your lifestyle is, age is something that catches up with everyone. And with aging come chronic illnesses and health conditions. These can affect a senior’s quality of life.
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02
Sep
2019
Parents enjoy spending more time with their children and grandchildren as they grow older. When they were younger, they had work and other responsibilities that kept them busy. For many Indians with children living abroad, a yearly visit to be with their children has become a pattern.
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21
Aug
2019
Dementia is a mental disorder which is caused by aging and can lead to memory loss, personality change and logical impairment. Looking after a senior with dementia can be stressful.
Dementia is a progressive disease and the rate of progress can vary. In the beginning,dementia can be marked by anxiety, fear, difficulty in remembering things, inability to follow conversation and impaired concentration. As the disease progresses, it could lead to depression, withdrawal from society and an inability to do normal day to day activities.
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13
Aug
2019
Anyone who has taken care of a loved one for however small a time knows that it isn’t easy. Caregiving takes time and patience. And when the caregiving is for an indefinite time period, it can take a toll on the caregiver. If the caregiver has a job or other responsibilities, it can get more difficult as they have to juggle their duties. That is why it is a good idea to either share the caregiving with aprofessional caregiver or hand the responsibility entirely to them.
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05
Aug
2019
Retirement isn’t the end of life — it is the beginning. Now that you have finished with your responsibilities, you have all the time in the world to do things that you have always wanted to do, but never had the time.
Now that you have the time, do you have the money? Retirees live on limited means. They no longer work or generate a paycheck. Most people save up a modest sum for their retirement days, so that they can live a modest life. Will you be able to do all the things you want to do and still have enough money to live on? The money is finite and retirees have to learn to use the money judiciously. The money that you have saved up should be invested wisely to generate enough money to keep you in comfort for the rest of your life.
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18
Jul
2019
In days past, the older generation was revered and their advice solicited. Nowadays, youngsters view senior citizens as out of date with technology and current trends. They couldn’t be more mistaken. The seniors have far more experience and information than any of these youngsters.
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05
Jul
2019
Often, after a surgery or a serious illness, the recovering patient may be ready to be discharged from a hospital, but may need medical monitoring before going home. Transition care acts as a stepping stone and offers a short-term rehabilitation stay that helps transition the person and their family into the change slowly and with ease.
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20
Jun
2019
People who have been working all their lives and are used to a hectic lifestyle get worried as retirement looms around the corner. You shouldn’t fear retirement but welcome it with open arms. It is time to hang up your shoes and enjoy life.
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13
Jun
2019
Sleep time varies from one person to another, but on an average an adult requires about 8 hours of sleep per night. This is true of the elderly too. But, this is not a hard and fast rule as some people require less sleep. What is of importance is that they wake up refreshed and rested.
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16
May
2019
There comes a time in a senior’s life when they have to give up driving. Most elders resist giving up the wheel for as long as possible. This may not be in their best interest or in the interest of other people on the road. The elderly tend to get very defensive whentheir driving ability or skill is questioned. So, the discussion about if and why they should stop driving has to be done in a diplomatic way that will not upset them.
