Backdrop: All studies have concluded beyond doubt that healthy “social relationship” is key to happiness in life. The word social relationship in this context means the shared bonding or connect between two or more individuals. They may or may not be related. The context of relationship, however, begins at home. This means the relationship between […]
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Backdrop: The concept of “happy aging” has in recent times assumed importance as a topic both for scholarly research as well as implementation in practice. The concept is now termed as “healthy & happy aging”. The first dimension is that the process of aging must be “healthy” devoid of any serious physical or mental ailments.
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Backdrop: Over last few centuries, technology has had a significant impact on lives of human beings in all spheres of action. Starting from industrial revolution, invention of electricity, and then explosion in internet and communication technology have dramatically changed the way not only the businesses operate but also individuals live and spend time. But for
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Backdrop: For a country like India that has a large population of elders (60 plus) of around 140 million, the extent of available elder care facilities is negligible. Historically India grew in early parts after independence as a “welfare nation” but that never comprised of a focused policy aimed at elders, more particularly the poorer
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Walking is Living Backdrop: Keeping physically fit and agile is the first motto of a senior citizen. This is important as a healthy mind can thrive only on a robust body. To keep physically fit, various exercises have been prescribed for elderly. These include water aerobics, stretching exercises, yoga, pilates, swimming, body weight / band
