New Year Resolutions

I feel that there is no better way of giving New Year wishes on a platform which is dedicated towards promoting healthy and productive ageing than sharing New Year Resolutions of 60+ people, so here sharing the new year resolutions (http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/new-year-resolution/) of some senior citizens who recently shared it on my new initiative www.seniorexpress.in . Feel free to visit the site and share your resolutions too.

Wishing you all a very Happy and Healthy New Year 2017.

A Lawyer by Profession but a Fitness Enthusiast at Heart

Sharing a motivational story of 78+ Mr. Manikonda Prakash Rao who through his determination and with a purpose to do something good for the society devised some exercises to help those who suffers from respiratory problems. (http://seniorexpress.in/health-fitness/a-lawyer-by-profession-but-a-fitness-enthusiast-at-heart/)

This story is published on www.seniorexpress.in

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.

This story was published on www.seniorexpress.in .If you liked this story or you have a story to share then either contact us on seniorexpress.in@gmail.com or submit a story here: http://seniorexpress.in/pages/contact .

Launch of Senior Express- www.seniorexpress.in

Happy to announce the launch of my dream project - www.seniorexpress.in.

Senior Express is an online platform where anyone can share and discuss, ideas and topics related to healthy, productive and active ageing.

The site is multi device compatible and can be accessed from mobile or tablet as well. Look forward to your support and active participation.

World's Oldest Yoga Teacher

98 year old Ms. Tao Porchon - Lynch is the world's Oldest Yoga teacher. She teaches discipline and control of the body and mind through Yoga. She is well equipped  to spread Yogic insights, originating in India, to Westerners seeking enlightenment. She believes in living a healthy and happy life (http://www.taoporchon-lynch.com/home.html).

Tao is a perfect example of Healthy, Productive and Active Ageing. I salute this lady for her positive spirit towards life and also for her useful contribution towards society.

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

An 82 Year Old Social Worker

82-year-old  S. Chandramathi Rao is an inspiration for not only youngsters but elders too. At this age when many want to focus upon themselves and their health, she chooses to provide peace of mind to other elderly who don’t have anyone to take care of them. (http://www.thebetterindia.com/69651/why-this-82-year-old-chose-to-start-an-old-age-home-in-bengaluru/)

While visiting some old age homes and looking at the poor condition of the residents there, ten years ago she started an old age home called “Nemmadi Vishranthi Dhama”. This old age home has all the facilities for the elderly. Since ten years she is running this old age home. Still she is taking care of the residents and trying her best to make them feel at home, a place where they can live with peace of mind.

She is a perfect example of healthy and productive ageing. I salute this lady for her great deed.

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

Most Tattooed Elderly Couple

Who says that only youngsters are crazy about tattoos? Meet Charles Helmke, 75, and Charlotte Guttenberg, 67, who hold Guinness World Records for being the most tattooed senior citizen of their gender (http://www.people.com/article/guinness-world-records-most-tattooed-senior-citizens-couple). Guttenberg has 91.5 percent of her body covered by tattoos and 93.75 percent of Helmke’s body is covered by tattoos.

This proves that age is just a number and there is no age limit for following one’s passion.

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

Happy Dussehra!

Wishing everyone a very Happy Dussehra. Lets take a pledge on this Dussehra to fight with all negative thoughts within us or in the society which stops us and our significant others from leading a Healthy, Productive and Active life.

Enjoy this festival with your family and friends, especially with the elder members of your family who look forward to enjoy this day in the company of their family members.

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

Senior Citizens as a Team Mascot in a Swedish Football Match

Often sports is suppose to be a field where youngsters are encouraged to participate more as compared to elders. I appreciate the nice initiative taken by the Swedish Football club AIK in which they encouraged the oldest club members to enter the field as team mascots (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/sep/19/aik-swapped-children-pensioners-mascots-gefle-lennart-johansson). Through this step they not only expressed their respect to the older members but also raised their self esteem.

There is a dire need for such kind of initiatives in the field of sports. I feel more and more sport events should have such activities where elderly are also encouraged to participate which in turn can help them (especially those who have interest in sports) lead an active, dignified and productive life.

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

Happy World Elders' Day

1st October is celebrated worldwide as World Elders' Day or International Day of Older Persons. The aim behind this is to dedicate a day for senior citizens and on this day highlight the important contributions of the 60+ towards the society and create awareness on the issues and challenges related to ageing.

This year's theme for World Elders' Day is to Take a Stand Against Ageism. So, lets join hands to prevent the spread of negative attitudes, stereotypes and discrimination against senior citizens by fighting with our own ageist view (if any) and stopping others around us, be in family, office or society from talking or thinking negatively about old age.

I seriously feel that the first and foremost step towards Stopping Ageism is by sensitizing people about issues and challenges related to old age and with the fact that ageing is not synonymous with health problem as there are many people in this world who are an example of healthy, positive and active ageing.

On today's occasion I wish all elders a very happy elders day. My message to them is - Lead a healthy and happy life and inspire us with your positive attitude towards life.

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