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/

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

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/

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/

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

World Elders’ Day Event: An Occasion to Build Intergenerational Bonding

Senior Express organised an unique inter-generational event on the occasion of World Elders Day on 1st October, 2018 in Pune.

More than 100 school, college students and young professionals from Pune attended the event and gave wonderful performances to entertain seniors.  Their performances were of varied types, like there were dance performances on nursery rhymes by toddlers, group dancing and singing by students of various schools, skit by college students and a special dance performance on women empowerment  by the young  female staff of old age home. In addition to this we also organised a drawing competition for school kids where they had to draw their feelings for their grandparents or any other significant elderly person.  Team Senior Express was amazed to see the beautiful pieces of art created by the students in respect and love for their grandparents.

We are very thankful to the Nandanik Group for their mesmerising dance performances in the event.  Nandanik Group is a socio-cultural organization started by the Bengali community in Pune to take up their socio- cultural activities on a common platform and also to work together for the welfare of the society. Their members of all age groups who are mostly professionals working in varied fields gave a wonderful dance performance on the theme of intergenerational bonding. Not only this, they also encouraged and trained some residents of Annasaheb Behere Old Age Home to perform with them.

Team Senior Express was very happy to see the way in which this event contributed in building the intergenerational bonding among people across different generations. This was a small step from our end towards strengthening intergenerational bonding among people of different age groups which we feel is an essential step towards promotion of active and productive ageing in India.

Originally published at www.seniorexpress.in

A Unique Intergenerational Meet

Recently, had a very productive meeting with some very active and talented residents of an Old Age Home in Pune. Senior Express is designing some need based programs/projects for them.

Due to the presence of my little daughter Avni, it turned out to be an entertaining intergenerational meet for them.

Read More: http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/unique-intergenerational-meet/

A Session on Active Ageing with Dignified Seniors

On 19th February 2018, the Founder of Senior Express (www.seniorexpress.in), Dr. Nidhi Mishra was invited by Dignity Foundation, Pune to conduct a session on Active Ageing for its members (60 years and above). She conducted an interactive session with the members, where she discussed about the concept and major dimensions of active ageing through certain exercises, shared some important tips for ageing gracefully and positively and conducted some group activities where the participants were made to play brain games. According to Dr. Nidhi (Gerontologist), brain games are important mental exercises which can keep a mind active and a body fit. She recommends that everyone must do some kind of mental exercises or play certain brain games in order to lead an active and healthy life ahead.

All participants actively took part in the interactions and enjoyed playing brain games and participating in the exercises.

In the end of the session, one of the active members, Mrs. Abha Choudhary gifted a small parsley plant to Dr. Nidhi on behalf of the entire group. Getting such a thoughtful and beautiful gift from an active senior is really an honour for Senior Express and its team.

This post is originally published at www.seniorexpress.in

Friends Forever

True friendship is an important determinant of healthy and happy living. On 6th August, on the occasion of  Friendship Day we shared an article to salute the bonding of two 80+ friends, Mr. Goel and Mr. Pandey  who are celebrating 50+ years of  their friendship. They believe that their bonding and love for each other has become stronger with time.

Read more about them and their eternal friendship- http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/happy-friendship-day/

My Father is My Greatest Role Model

Sharing an article on Inter-generational bonding via Senior Express (www.seniorexpress.in). This article is shared by Mr. Paras Nath, who is an internationally acclaimed flutist and a loving son. He has written this article in respect of his father Pandit Amar Nath who is 70+ and who is also a famous flutist from Banaras Gharana.

Mr. Paras mentioned “My father at every step and misstep in my life has given me guidance, light and perception not just on music but on life. He is my staunch ally and still manages to inspire and awe me in every aspect. This article is just a small way through which I can express how much grateful I am to have him. Nor any form of gratitude will be enough for all he has done.I look up to him whenever I need inspiration and motivation."

This post was originally published on Senior Express on the occasion of World Music Day -http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/my-father-is-my-greatest-role-model/

In Memory of My Dad who Lived Gracefully

Sharing an inspirational story via Senior Express (www.seniorexpress.in) which is written and shared by a son in the fond memory of his father who passed away in 1990 at the age of 80 and left behind lots of positivity for the family and society. He strongly feels that his father inspired him to lead a positive and happy life.

Read full story here: http://seniorexpress.in/social/in-memory-of-my-dad-who-lived-gracefully/

Financial Security in Old Age

In old age financial security is a must for healthcare of elderly. With increase in longevity and nuclearisation of families, it is becoming a more serious concern, especially among those belonging to unorganised sector.

As per the latest PFRDA- CRISIL report entitled “Financial security for India’s elderly -The imperatives”, every 5th Indian by 2050 will be 60+ as compared to every 12th at present.  The report emphasised that with such demographic transition, development of the underpenetrated pension market in India be initiated now, when the situation is ripe.

Read More: http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/a-report-on-financial-security-for-indias-elderly-the-imperatives/