I came to know about an interesting initiative by Rajasthan Government, where its Devasthan department is going to offers free pilgrimage to senior citizens (http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/rajasthan-offers-free-pilgrimage-to-senior-citizens-113062500436_1.html). Such a scheme will not only address the religious and spiritual needs of senior citizens but may also prove to be a recreational opportunities for some of them.
I strongly feel that such activities will enhance the well-being of senior citizens. Some of the researches done in the area of Psycho-Social Gerontology (including my Ph.D. work) have also highlighted that religious, spiritual and recreational activities are one of the determinants of Healthy and Positive Ageing.
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