My Motto in Life: To be Useful for the Society

Sharing another inspiring story on Productive Ageing via Senior Express.

This is the story of Mr. Ravindra Nimbalkar, a 64+ retired Principal from Pune who inspite of various struggles in life has achieved great heights not only as a professional but as a human being too by doing various useful tasks for the welfare of others in the society.

Do read his story and get inspired: http://seniorexpress.in/elder-rights/motto-life-useful-society/

My Mother, My Role Model

On 12th May, 2019 on the occasion of Mother's Day, I shared a post which I have written in the honour of my mother who has inspired me to be an empathetic, responsible and independent woman.

Do read the post and share your feelings for your mother with us at Senior Express- http://seniorexpress.in/social/mother-role-model/

Holiday in Bali!

Bali is one of the popular tourist destinations in this world. Our contributor Mr. Rajaram Krishnaswami, a 70+ Management Consultant and a Visiting Faculty at a prestigious business school recently visited this place with his wife.

For the interest of all those who wish to visit this place he has shared a small note of his travel experiences there along with some beautiful photographs -

http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/holiday-at-bali/

A 75+ Philanthropist on a Mission to Promote Healthy Living

Sharing one more inspiring story on active ageing via Senior Express.

This is the story of Mr. Pawar, a 75+ Philanthropist from Pune who is on a mission to promote Healthy Living.

Do read his story and get inspired - http://seniorexpress.in/elder-rights/75-philanthropist-mission-promote-healthy-living/

85+ Medical Biologist Turned Biographer

On 8th March, on the occasion of International Women's Day, Senior Express shared an inspiring story of Mrs. Urmila Rau Lal, a 85+ Medical Biologist turned Biographer, who believes that age is just a number and it's our attitude towards life which really matters.

Do read her motivating story and get inspired- http://seniorexpress.in/elder-rights/85-medical-biologist-turned-biographer/

Live Life to the Fullest

Sharing an inspiring story of Mr. Rajaram Krishnaswami, a 70+ Management Consultant and a Visiting Faculty at ICFAI Business School, Pune, who is full of life and is passionate about music, travelling, playing tennis, golf and bridge. He is an inspiration to people across different generations.

Do read his story in his own words and in his innovative style - http://seniorexpress.in/social/live-life-fullest/

Met by Destiny, Connected by Love

Sharing a beautiful couple story on Active Aging via Senior Express. This is the story of Mr. and Mrs. Gandhi who believes in living life fully and enjoying each and every moment happily together. They are a 67+ creative and talented couple who passionately pursue their interest in art, craft, dance, singing, socialising and travelling.

They met through their family, had an arranged marriage in 1973 and ever since their love has grown day by day. They are an inspiration and a role model to many young couples.

Let us read their story in Mr. K. M. Gandhi’s words - http://seniorexpress.in/health-fitness/met-destiny-connected-love/

An Inspiring Story of a Home Maker who is an Example of Active Ageing

Sharing a positive story of 62 years old Mrs. Surekha Laddha, a homemaker from Amravati whose life revolves around her family and the social work which she does for the underprivileged people in her area. She strongly believes that life is all about being happy and spreading happiness around.

Do read her full story and get inspired : https://bit.ly/2RtItzU

Happy New Year 2019!

Team Senior Express wishes you a very Happy and Healthy New Year 2019.

On this occasion sharing a beautiful poem, written and shared by our active contributor Mr. Bansal for all our friends and well wishers.

Intergenerational Bonding for Ageing with Dignity

We are happy to share that our founder Dr. Nidhi Mishra was recently invited as a Resource Person in a Sensitisation Programme on Inter-generational Bonding for the students of Kaveri College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Pune. The programme was organised by the Janaseva Foundation, which has been granted the status of Regional Resource & Training Centre by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.

Dr. Nidhi conducted an interactive session with the students on the topic “Intergenerational Bonding for Ageing with Dignity”, which was followed by some group and individual exercises which she designed mainly to sensitise students about ageing related issues and concerns. She was very happy to see the enthusiasm with which the students participated in the exercise.

This session was a small step from Dr. Nidhi and Senior Express towards bursting the myths related to ageing among the students and thereby building intergenerational bonding and promoting Ageing with Dignity in our society.

Read More: http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/intergenerational-bonding-promoting-ageing-dignity/

Merry Christmas!

Senior Express wishes everyone Merry Christmas!

Christmas is the festival to celebrate life, happiness and to cherish the beautiful relations which we have in our life, especially with our elders.

97 and Still Rocking!

Sharing an inspiring story of 97 year old Mr. P.M. Daniel from Mumbai, who is full of life and energy.

His story is written and shared by his granddaughter Ms. Smita Vahadane, 30 year old adventurous spirit who currently lives in New York and works for a leading TV channel.

Smita shares a very special bond with her grandfather, whom she fondly calls 'Dadu'. She is full of admiration for him which is very much evident in the story written by her. Their relationship is one of the best examples of inter-generational bonding.

Read full story: http://seniorexpress.in/health-fitness/97-still-rocking/

World Elders’ Day: An Event to Celebrate Active Living

The World Elders’ Day Event which was organised by Senior Express in collaboration with Sangam Sarvajanik Sewa Samiti at Annasaheb Behere Old Age Home in Pune on 1st October, 2018 was one of its kind event to celebrate Active Living. Many of our well wishers wanted us to share details about the event, so sharing information about various performances and activities by seniors which were highlighting the theme of active living.

Our inauguration was very special not because of the guests but because of the host, our special host was Mr. Gole, Founder of Annasaheb Behere Old Age Home and a 95 year young active senior who came all the way from Mumbai to attend this event and to motivate other seniors to lead an active life. He is a perfect example of active and productive ageing.

Team Senior Express was happy to see that after some motivation from our end many residents of Annasaheb Behere Old Age Home took keen interest in helping us in organizing the event and showcasing their talents in the event. We are very thankful to Ms. Vartak, Ms. Kalindi, Ms. Anita, Ms. Ajita, Ms. Limya and Mr. Deshmukh for their active participation in the event. This not only helped us in organizing the event well but also fulfilled our objective of showcasing seniors as contributors and not just mere recipient of support and care.

Along with the residents of old age home, members of various other senior groups also gave wonderful performances and actively participated in the event. Like the magic show by a senior magician from Viman Nagar Senior Citizens Association was thoroughly enjoyed by the school children who attended the event. Similarly, the themed Antakshari by Mrs. Dalvi, a yoga teacher and a music lover was enjoyed by people of all ages. Everyone got mesmerised by the amazing musical performance by the three talented members Dr. Iyer, Mr. Venkatesh and Brigadier Upadhyay of a Pune based musical group “Raag Rang”. This group has 22 members who are mostly 60+ and are passionate about music.

Team Senior Express was delighted to see the enthusiasm and active participation of the seniors. This event was a small step from our end towards promotion of active and productive ageing in India.

Originally published at www.seniorexpress.in

Press Coverage of Elders’ Day Event

Team Senior Express is happy to share that our World Elders’ Day Event celebration which we had organised in collaboration with Sangam Sarvajanik Sewa Samiti Pune, has got a coverage in prominent Marathi newspapers. Attached are the newspaper clippings.

We are glad that media is also showing keen interest in publishing news related to active ageing and inter-generational bonding which have an important role to play in the development of our society.

A Session on Creating Awareness on Alzheimer’s

On World Alzheimer’s Day i.e. on 21st September, 2018, Senior Express conducted an awareness session on Dementia and Alzheimer’s for the residents of Behere Old Age Home in Pune.

The session was conducted by our Founder Dr. Nidhi Mishra ( a Social Gerontologist and Psychologist) who along with giving a talk on Alzheimer’s and Dementia, made the residents play some simple brain games in groups which they can play in their day to day life too for keeping themselves mentally fit and active.

According to Dr. Nidhi, mental stimulation through brain games is a must for maintaining mental fitness at any age, especially post 60.

Originally published at: http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/a-session-on-alzheimers/

A plantation drive by people across different generations

It was an amazing experience to watch the inauguration of the second plantation drive of Tuscan Society, Pune, which was done by the senior citizens of the society.

Along with planting a tree with my daughter, I witnessed a unique inter-generational activity where seniors and youngsters, especially kids actively participated in tree plantation drive and did something meaningful for the society. All in all, one Sunday morning well spent.

The bonding between juniors, seniors and mother  nature was a very unique experience. And also one of the best inter-generational activities I have seen so far.

We should encourage more such initiatives for enhancing intergenerational bonding and making our future generation more environmentally responsible citizens of the society.

Senior Express (http://www.seniorexpress.in) is an initiative to promote active ageing and inter-generational bonding in India. We consider it as our professional social responsibility to highlight and promote such endeavours for inspiring others to follow the same.

Originally published at: http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/plantation-drive-people-across-different-generation/

Role of Architecture in Promoting Active Ageing

Felt honoured to be invited as a Trainer for the Training program organised by Dr. D.Y. Patil School of Architecture, Pune, for the faculty members of various architecture colleges across India.

This was a unique interdisciplinary training program focusing on the role of Architecture in promoting Active Ageing.

The 2 sessions which I took were focussed on:
1. Environmental Gerontology & Architecture
2. Promoting Ageing in Place & Elder Friendly Environment

Was encouraging to see the active participation and keen interest shown by the participants during the sessions and group exercises.

Read More: http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/training-program-architecture-ageing/

Happy Doctor’s Day 2018

Today on National Doctor’s Day, Senior Express wishes all dedicated and passionate doctors a very happy Doctor’s Day as they are the one who are spending an essential amount of their time and energy in the promotion of our health and wellbeing.

On this occasion we would like to thank our active contributor Dr. Ashok Mishra, a 69+ General Physician (MBBS Doctor) from Allahabad. For him his medical practice is not only a profession but also a means to do welfare service towards the disadvantaged section of the society. He has been treating patients since 1975 and for him his profession is an essential part of his life which keeps him physically, mentally and spiritually active.

Every day he travels 120 km by road to see his patients and listen to their problems, personal challenges and hardships. Some of his patients are from the economically weaker section of the society who come for free consultation. He treats them with full dedication and never shows any discrimination against them. He believes that this is a part of his professional social responsibility which instills in him a sense of self fulfillment.

We salute him and other doctors like him who are dedicating their time and energy in the development of the society.

Originally published at: http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/happy-doctors-day-2018/

Enjoying Life Together in their 80s

Sharing a positive story of Mr. and Mrs. Waman Jog who are voluntarily staying in an old age home and are living a happy and active life together.

They say : Though we have children, we took a decision to spend rest of our life in old age home. For the last 15 years we are staying in an old age home in Pune. Both of us and our children are very happy with that decision and we are going to stay here till the end.

They make conscious efforts to enjoy their life in the old age home and also try to involve other residents in making everybody’s stay more enjoyable.

Do read their story and get inspired by their passion to live life fully: http://seniorexpress.in/social/age-defying-role-model/ 

Raise your voice against Elder Abuse

The United Nations has designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It represents the one day in the year when the whole world voices its opposition to any kind of abuse and discrimination against senior citizens in our society.

On this occasion sharing an informative video on Elder Abuse which is designed by Senior Express (www.seniorexpress.in) to create awareness on this topic and to further guide people across different generations about the various ways in which Elder abuse can be prevented and controlled.

Please do watch the video and share it to create awareness on Elder Abuse, so that our seniors can live a healthy and dignified life ahead.

Read More: http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/raise-your-voice-against-elder-abuse/