Tag: Caring for elderly parents

पुण्यातील अरुण कुलकर्णी (७८) यांनी पुण्यातील एका नामांकित ज्येष्ठ नागरिक निवास सुविधेला दिलेल्या भेटीवर एक छोटा पण रोचक लेख लिहिला आहे. नक्की वाचा.

A Question Many Families Ask “Will they be okay there?” It’s often the first question families ask when thinking about a senior care home. Not about rooms or meals—but about daily life. What will their mornings look like? Will they feel lonely? Will someone notice if they’re uncomfortable? A quality senior care home is built around one simple […]

India is quietly entering a new phase of life – one where the number of elderly citizens is rising faster than ever before. Longer life spans, smaller families, migration to cities, and children moving abroad are changing the way ageing is experienced. While India has always valued respect for elders, the traditional support systems are […]

Choosing care for an ageing parent is never easy. It’s not just about facilities or services – it’s about emotions, responsibility, and the quiet question every family asks: “Are we doing the right thing?” As parents grow older, their needs change slowly. What worked a few years ago may no longer feel safe or practical today. […]

महाराष्ट्रातील एका वृद्धाश्रमाच्या संस्थापकाचे मनोगत माझं नाव रघुनाथ देशमुख आहे.मी सातारा जिल्ह्याच्या आसपास एक छोटंसं वृद्धाश्रम चालवतो. लोक मला अनेकदा विचारतात –“तुम्ही हे वृद्धाश्रम का सुरू केलं?” उत्तर सोपं आहे… पण सांगायला थोडं अवघड. कारण ही कल्पना कुठल्या प्लॅनमधून किंवा व्यवसायातून जन्माला आली नाही.ती एका छोट्या घटनेतून सुरू झाली. एक संध्याकाळ जी सगळं बदलून गेली […]

Understanding sleep changes in older age – and why they matter Ramesh uncle wakes up every morning at 5 a.m. Not because he wants to.Not because he has work. He just opens his eyes – and sleep doesn’t come back. By afternoon, he feels tired. By evening, he dozes off in front of the TV. […]