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.

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International Yoga Day

Today on International Yoga Day, Senior Express wishes everyone a very healthy and fit life ahead.

On this occasion, we would like to thank our active contributor Mr. Amrendra Narayan Pandey, a 72+ Retired Senior Nuclear Scientist from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, who is actively running a project in Hyderabad, called “Spiritual Awareness Programme” (SAP) through which he is creating awareness on yogic practices, its importance in healthy living and its utility in the promotion of welfare of society.

Mr. Pandey strongly believes that “Yoga and Meditation Explores the Divinity Within”. Sharing his recent photograph while doing yoga, which was featured in our 2018 calendar.

Originally published at http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/international-yoga-day/

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/ 

Happy Eid

Senior Express wishes everyone a very happy Eid. May this festive season bring lots of good health and happiness in your life.

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.

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Poem on World Environment Day by an Active Senior

Our environment is an essential part of our life as it impacts our health and well-being. So, for keeping ourselves healthy and fit we must keep our environment green and clean.

Today on World Environment Day sharing a thought provoking poem which is written on this topic by our very active contributor Mr. Bansal, who is an avid poet and a super active senior from Noida.

Read More: http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/poem-world-environment-day/

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/

Elder Women a Source of Inspiration

On 8th March 2018, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, Senior Express organized and conducted its first “Meet Up Session” for the residents of Annasaheb Behere Old Age Home, Pune.

On this occasion, we invited eight most active and inspiring women residents of the old age home to share their background and achievements with the group, who were later felicitated by us for their achievements in their respective fields.

For Senior Express each of them is an example of active and productive ageing. They not only shared their experiences, struggles and achievements with full enthusiasm but also took the session as an opportunity to relive the past moments while sharing their life story.

Read more for details: http://seniorexpress.in/forums/topic/felicitation-eight-talented-women-international-womens-day-old-age-home/