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Best Pets for Seniors in Their Retirement Years
When we lose a sense of belonging and purpose in our lives, it can be hard to find new ones. Pets offer the best solution.…
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Homebased Care
Rise of Senior Care in the Light of the Pandemic
The pandemic has seen a growing dependence for the senior care industry. An elderly couple living independently were active and social in the pre-covid era.…
Spousal Caregiving
Spousal Caregiving can be challenging. The fear, anger and despair felt by the ill/disabled spouse can affect the caregiving spouse as well. Long-term caregiving sets…
Sense of Care is an Imperative
There have been times in popular circles when people have drawn comparisons and said, “Focussing on the care deficit should be more important than reducing…
Decoding Mental Health for Seniors
How often have you heard someone talk about their mental health just as easily as physical well-being? It’s a topic, which is rarely spoken about…
The Caregiver Challenge – Part 2
As a caregiver, maintaining health and well being is extremely important. Caregivers need to look after themselves to be able to cope with the additional…
The Caregiver Challenge – Part 1
The Indian Caregiver India has a deep-rooted family caregiver tradition. But, the changing social milieu, such as urbanization and nuclear family is placing significant burden…
Life through the Caregiver Lens
Nupur’s Story Nupur, 44, is the primary caregiver for her ageing mother-in-law. Shortly after she got married, her mother-in-law moved in with them because of…
Making Elder Care Work
Elder Care in India Traditionally India has always been a society where elderly are cared for by family or children. In the past, with joint…
Senior Caregivers with Special Needs Children
While society advocates active ageing, winding down, following your dreams and enjoying your golden years there is a segment that does not have the luxury…