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/

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/

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

World Elders' Day Event, 2018

On 1st October, 2018, to mark the World Elders’ Day, Senior Express in collaboration with Sangam Sarvajanik Sewa Samiti, Pune organised a one day event bringing together the themes of active ageing and inter-generational bonding.

Around 400 seniors, youth and school children came together in this day long celebration and participated with great vigour and excitement. People across generations gave wonderful performances. Each performance was unique and amazing in its own way.

On special demand by those who couldn’t attend it and our well wishers spread across the country, Senior Express team has decided to share videos, photographs and information on each of the programs over a span of this month, so that everyone can get a flavour of it.

Originally published at: http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/world-elders-day-event-2018/

Happy Teachers' Day

Senior Express wishes all teachers a very Happy Teachers’ Day.

On this occasion sharing interesting information about famous mentors/teachers in India (and Indian mythology). This information is compiled by our contributor Mr. Bansal, a 70+ active senior from Noida.

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

A Session on Promoting Elder Friendly Environment

It was a great honour for us as our founder Dr. Nidhi Mishra was again invited by the Salisbury Senior Citizens Club, Pune to conduct one more interesting session on topics related to Positive Ageing for their members.

Dr. Nidhi conducted an interactive session on Promoting Elder Friendly Environment for the club members. The purpose of the session was to create awareness on physical and psycho-social characteristics of elder friendly environment and ways to promote it.

She was happy to see the enthusiasm with which the club members actively participated in the session.

Read More: http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/session-promoting-elder-friendly-environment/

Meet the 71+ Avid Poet from Noida, India

Sharing another inspiring story on active ageing in India via Senior Express  www.seniorexpress.in

This is a positive story of Mr. G.D. Bansal, 71+ avid poet from Noida who believes that life is all about keeping oneself positive and active.

Mr. Bansal is a true poet at heart. In his own words he says:

मैं एक कवि हूँ | मैं हमेशा से हिन्दी साहित्य का विद्यार्थी रहा हूँ , सो मेरी आरम्भ से ही हिन्दी में लेख लिखने , कविताएँ लिखने व वाद विवाद प्रतियोगिताओं में भाग लेने की रूचि रही है |

मैं दिल से एक कवि हूँ और लगभग 35 वर्षो से कविताएं लिख रहा हूँ | मैं अपनी कविताओं की प्रेरणा अपने चारो तरफ घटित होने वाली सामाजिक, सांस्कृतिक, राजनीतिक और पर्यावरण सम्बंधित बातों से लेता हूँ |

मुझे जहाँ भी अपनी कविता सुनाने का अवसर मिला है मैंने उसमे पुरे मन से भाग लिया है और कई बार पुरस्कृत भी हुआ हूँ |

At Senior Express we promote the talents and creativity of Seniors who are an example of active and productive ageing. Do read his full story and get inspired- https://bit.ly/2M7gbZo

Happy 72nd Indian Independence Day

Senior Express wishes all Indians a very Happy Independence Day. On this occasion, sharing a touching and thought provoking poem written by our very active contributor Mr. Bansal, a 71+ avid poet from Noida.

At Senior Express (www.seniorexpress.in) we believe that Independence means freedom to live a meaningful and active life with dignity.  We are working on this mission by highlighting the talents and creative expressions of our talented seniors like Mr. Bansal and thereby promoting active and productive ageing in India.

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/

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/

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/

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/ 

The Star Seniors Festival

Dr. Nidhi Mishra, Founder- Senior Express, was invited as a speaker and a panellist on 19th May 2018, for the Star Seniors Festival, a one of its kind conference on Active Ageing in Pune.

This conference was a good platform to bring together active seniors and professionals working towards promotion of active and productive ageing.

Read More: http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/the-star-seniors-festival/

A conference on “Ageing in India: Present Situation & Futuristic Perspective”

On 26th April 2018, Dr. Nidhi Mishra, Founder-Senior Express, was invited as a Chairperson for a technical session “Issues of Ageing Population: Gender, Health, Economic, Social” for a National Conference on “Ageing in India: Present Situation & Futuristic Perspective”, organized by the Department of Social Work, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune.

There were total 5 paper presentations done in the technical session chaired by Dr. Nidhi which were ranging from psychological distress in geriatric population, family and health issues among the residents of old age homes, socio-economic problems of elders from rural areas, social media and senior citizens and geriatric issues from a nursing professional’s perspective.

In the end of the session Dr. Nidhi summarized the session and gave her feedback on each and every presentation and suggested the presenters to focus on the methodology and implication of their respective studies for doing a need based research for seniors.

Originally published at: http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/conference-ageing-india-present-situation-futuristic-perspective/

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

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/

My Father My Superhero

Sharing a heart warming story via Senior Express (www.seniorexpress.in) written and shared by a daughter on 18th June as a Father's day gift for her 69 year old father who is not only a caring and loving father but also a perfect example of active and productive ageing.

In her words her dad Dr. Ashok Mishra, is a 69 year old General Physician (MBBS Doctor) based in Allahabad. For him his medical practise 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.

Read More to know why he is a superhero for her - http://seniorexpress.in/health-fitness/my-dad-my-superhero/

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/

Dr. Sarojini Agrawal: A Mother to Homeless Girls

This post is in honour of 80 years old Dr. Sarojini Agrawal(PhD), who runs a home called ‘Manisha Mandir’ for homeless girls in Lucknow and is mother to almost 800 abandoned girls.

Read more: http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/dr-sarojini-agrawal-mother-homeless-girls/

A Passionate Agriculturist and Mentor to Agri-preneurs and Farmers

Sharing a positive story of a 66+ Mr. Joseph Britto from Bangalore, who is a Passionate Agriculturist and a Compassionate Human Being. To read his full story click here: http://seniorexpress.in/social/passionate-agriculturist-mentor-agri-preneurs-farmers/

He is a perfect example of productive and active ageing.