Talking is the key to mental health for senior citizens
I had a conversation with a friend and he came up with an interesting story. A Doctor once told him, that he must talk more when he is retired and…
4 steps to promote cognitive learning in senior citizens
While aging is a natural process, it is important to ensure that your cognitive abilities are exercised and trained regularly to prevent sudden degradation.
Senior Citizens and Sauna: what to keep in mind and what sauna type to choose
While Sauna has its advantages, it is important for senior citizens to keep in mind certain considering while undergoing this activity.
Is India taking care of its senior citizens
Last week I was at Hyderabad for a conference where the focus was on the elderly. India has roughly 120-130 million citizens above the age of 60, and this number…
Right nutrition is the key to the health of senior citizens in India
As the years roll by, life seems to go full circle, and we find ourselves taking care of and worrying about those parents and elderly relatives who took care of and worried about us in our childhood. Ironically, one of the biggest individual concerns also goes full circle – trying to encourage them to eat the right things and get all the nutrients they need. Recent research published by Gauhati Medical College provided the shocking statistic that 15 percent of 360 senior citizens assessed in the study were suffering from malnutrition.