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/

A Session on Ageing Gracefully

It was a great honour for us as our Founder, Dr. Nidhi Mishra (Gerontologist) was recently invited by “Shehjaar Homes for Senior Citizens” to conduct a session for its members on Ageing Gracefully.

Shehjaar Homes is a Not- for- Profit initiative which was started in Pune in 2009 by a group of seniors who belong to Kashmir. Its main objective is to promote health, wellbeing, welfare and dignity of senior citizens (60+ years) belonging to different communities and living in both rural and urban areas.

Dr. Nidhi conducted an extensive interactive session with the members, where along with explaining the concept of Active, Healthy, Productive and Graceful Ageing, she gave some important tips for ageing gracefully. In addition to this, she played some brain games with the members which according to her has an essential role to play in the promotion of mental fitness and overall health, especially in old age.

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.

Living Happily & Ageing Gracefully Together

Sharing a beautiful story via Senior Express (www.seniorexpress.in) of Mr. and Mrs. Shah, a 70+ couple from Mumbai. Mrs. Pushpa Shah (70) and Mr. Ramesh Shah (77) have been happily married for the past 50 years. During this period they have experienced various struggles and achievements together which has brought them closer to each other. They are more like friends rather than spouse and share a lot of common interests like acting, singing, dancing, cooking and socializing with people. They are a perfect example of active living and ageing gracefully together. 

Let’s read more about them and their active lifestyle in Mrs. Pushpa Shah’s words - http://seniorexpress.in/social/living-happily-ageing-gracefully-together/

Life Lessons from a 70+ Lawyer

Sharing a motivational story of a 70+ criminal lawyer who is leading an active life and is inspiring others with his life story. Do read his story and get inspired.

Life Lessons from a 70+ Lawyer: http://seniorexpress.in/legal/life-lessons-70-lawyer/

A Story on Active Ageing: I am 80 years old and my friends call me Superman

Sharing a story on active ageing in India from Senior Express .

This story is of Mr. Pandurangarao Sripathi, an 80 year old superman from Hyderabad who believes in 'simple living and high thinking' and who has dedicated his life for the welfare of others and for the development of society.

Read his full story - http://seniorexpress.in/health-fitness/80-years-old-friends-call-superman/

100 Year Old Married Couple Living Happily and Ageing Gracefully

Today on the occasion of Valentine’s Day, a day which is widely celebrated in the name of love. I am sharing an article on 100 year old couple Morrie and Betty Markoff from Los Angeles who have been married for 78 years and believe that not just love but care, respect, tolerance and luck plays an important role in running a successful relationship.

Read more: http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/100-year-old-married-couple-living-happily-ageing-gracefully/

An Optimist who Defeated Cancer

Sharing an inspirational story of 73 year "Young" Mr. Jayant. P. Nadkarni, who through his strong will power and family support fought and defeated 'Cancer'. (http://seniorexpress.in/hea…/an-optimist-who-defeated-cancer) .

He is a perfect example of productive and active ageing.

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Tips for Active and Healthy Living

Found an interesting article (http://kfor.com/2015/10/20/a-new-perspective-on-growing-old/) where some simple steps have been suggested by Dr. Bill Thomas (an expert on Ageing) which can play an  important role in leading an active and productive life.

Some of my researches have suggested the same tips for leading an active and productive life.

Same post has been shared on my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/productiveageing

89 year old bridesmaid

I am sure you will enjoy reading this post: http://www.boredpanda.com/grandma-bridesmaid-89-years-old-nana-betty/. A beautiful and thoughtful gesture made by a bride Christine Quinn for her grandmother Nana Betty, whom she invited to be one of the bridesmaid in her wedding. 

Often in weddings grandparents play a role of mentors and planners, very few times they are made to play such a beautiful role. This is a secret to active and graceful ageing. We should follow such examples to make our elders enjoy their life.

Same post has been shared on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/productiveageing

 

India ranks 1st in the Aegon Retirement Readiness Survey 2015

It is well known that retirement planning has a direct relation with one’s quality of life in old age. One can adapt well to retirement or can age happily, gracefully and productively only when he/she has planned well for retirement.  

In this context have found some information in a recent survey conducted by Aegon titled  Aegon Retirement Readiness Survey 2015, which was conducted on 16000 people in 15 countries, including India. In this survey India has ranked first in the index. This as per the survey indicates that among the participant countries, Indians seem to be well prepared to face retirement.

Specifically in the context of India, the country report (http://www.aegon.com/Documents/aegon-com/Research/2015-Retirement-Survey/India-2015-Retirement-Readiness-Report.pdf) shares the following key findings based on the responses of the Indian participants:

• Almost two-third (63%) of surveyed participants were optimistic that they will have enough money to live on in retirement and three-quarter (75%) were found to have positive associations with retirement.
• 44% were extremely confident that they will be able to fully retire with a comfortable lifestyle, compared to just 22% across all 15 countries surveyed.
• Around 56% of retired participants said that they are currently financially comfortable, and around 52% believe that they will be able to live comfortably in retirement.
• Majority of the participants expressed that they will have to provide financial support to family members after retirement, which is a major concern.
• Among those who expressed their desire to work after retirement, majority want to work for keeping themselves active and also because they enjoy their work. Around 19% want to continue working because they have not saved enough and 23% want to work in order to overcome the anxieties related to their retirement income.
• Participants expressed that they do not think that they are on track to achieve their desired retirement income.

I strongly believe that in addition to financial readiness, social, psychological and physiological dimensions need to be critically explored for the promotion of healthy and productive ageing. I explored these dimensions in my PhD work and got some interesting finding in this regard.

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92 year old marathon runner

Harriette Thompson, a 92 year old woman proved that with strong will and determination nothing is impossible. She finished the San Diego Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon on Sunday 31st May, 2015 in total 7 hours, 24 minutes and 36 seconds.  By doing this she became the world oldest woman to complete a 26.2 mile race.

She ran for a noble cause which is to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She herself is a cancer survivor and she started running in marathon in her 70s. She runs not only to raise charity but also to keep herself fit.  She is a perfect example of active, healthy and productive ageing; and a source of inspiration for many people like me.

I enjoyed watching her video. Hope you will enjoy watching it too: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/ID/2668557832/

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