Reminiscing: My Musical Journey
To all my fellow Seniors, keep singing and keep listening to the beauty of music with no barriers… can be any category of music, language or even soulful soft music …
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Fafda Files: Ahoy, Senior! Who art thou?
Seniors come in every size shape and form. Who are you? Come on, indulge me! Or you are too much of an introvert to lay it all bare? Well, then …
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The Glass Wall of Privacy
Nagesh Alai comments on the uproar over WhatsApp’s recent revised privacy policy, and users’ eager migration to rival platforms Our footprints on the sands of time are ‘anitya’ or impermanent, …
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Fafda Files: Adios 2020, Aloha 2021
In as much as I sense a majority of the population lamenting the forced lifestyle change in 2020, it grossly misrepresents a minority formally referred to as ‘the elderly’. I …
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Exercises for Strengthening Muscles
Effective resistance training can help combat muscle weakness in older adults, writes Dr Balaji Gandhi Dynapaenia, or muscle weakness, is a common condition that affects older adults. It is characterised …
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Fafda Files: Life begins at 60
The dynamics of living in a multi-generational household is no less challenging than maneuvering a labyrinth – one of the mind! Damned if I do and Damned if I don’t… …
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Ways to Spark Confidence @ 60
Don’t let your age dim your confidence; instead embrace all life’s experiences and channel your inner confidence outward The world may be obsessed with anti-ageing and portraying beauty as youth. …
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Takeaways from Counselling Forum with Dr Monika Dass, Leading Psychologist
On Saturday, December 5, Seniors Today hosted Dr Monika M Dass, a leading psychologist, to roll-out the first Counselling Forum for Senior Citizens as part of the Health Live series. Dr …
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Takeaways from Health Live on ENT care and Hearing Concerns in Seniors
On Saturday, October 24, Seniors Today hosted leading ENT specialist Dr Samir K Bhargava to address ENT care and hearing concerns in senior citizens. Dr Noor Gill presents key takeaways …
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Of Typewriters, Vinyls & Fountain Pens
Nagesh Alai casts a wry but loving lookback at the evolution of calling, writing and listening to music It’s the 13th September as I write this. It happens to be …
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5 Way to train yourself to wake up early in the morning
Rise and Shine. Waking up early is the best way to be productive throughout the day. Its benefits do not limit just to being productive but also waking up early …
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Cancer Care in the Elderly: Challenges and Barriers
Cancer Care in the Elderly: Challenges and Barriers Ageing entails a greater need to care for aspects related to primary ageing (physical changes due to ageing) and to secondary ageing …
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Here’s how to move it
Try Qigong Tai Chi, a traditional system of movement that spruces you up. By Fatema Rajkotwala Feeling tired or drained more than usual lately? Looking at others around you and …
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10 Things Seniors can do to keep the Mood and Smile intact
There are many studies that have shown how a person changes once he or she retires from a job or service. Here are some tips that could help uplift one’s …
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Diabetes in the time of COVID-19 Pandemic
Managing Diabetes Mellitus well will likely reduce the chances of developing serious complications once a diabetic patient catches the virus, writes Dr Noor Gill Diabetes mellitus, just plain ‘diabetes’ or …
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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in Cyberspace
People have duped others throughout human history, and scamsters evolve with the times. Sandeep Suri offers tips on staying safe It was early morning on a beautiful summer day. I …
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Celebrating Senior Life: World Senior Citizen’s Day
Sushmita Bhattrai spoke with three seniors on the occasion of World Senior Citizen’s Day and got their stories of ageing gracefully, coping with the Covid-19 scare and their tips to …
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What should be on our Plates when we are 60?
The right dietary choices can pep up a senior’s health and prevent a host of serious conditions, writes Aafiya Khot While we could happily gorge on pizzas, pastas and parathas …
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Are our Seniors a Burden to Society & Family?
Many seniors are devoid of pension and are forced to depend on their children and families in their old age. Our parents took care of us as children …. Now …
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7 Face Mask Myths Busted
Masks that were once reserved for hospitals has become a common sight on sidewalks. Thus, it is essential to be aware of when, where and how to use them correctly. …
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Managing Diabetes Mellitus well will likely reduce the chances of developing serious complications once a diabetic patient catches the virus, writes Dr Noor Gill Diabetes mellitus, just plain ‘diabetes’ or …
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Eat Ginger daily for Good Health
When you eat ginger every day, a lot of good things happen to your body, advises dietician Manisha Mehta For centuries ginger has been used as a medicine to cure …
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What Jennifer Aniston eats in a day?
Jennifer Aniston’s secret to looking youthful and fit at the age of fifty Jennifer Aniston has remained a star in the TV and film world for years. Popularly known for …
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Advisory issued by the Government for the protection of Senior Citizens
Senior citizens are vulnerable to Covid-19 and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) along with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Department of Geriatric Medicine, AIIMS Delhi has …
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Is it Safe to have Sex in the times of Coronavirus?
Does social distancing also mean sexual distancing? We’ve got you a special medical opinion from Dr. Noor Gill, a doctor who is on front-line, handling case and allaying fears. By …
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Telehealth: Is this the future of Medical?
Seniors can now access medical consultation from home over skype. This is an important step to protect other patients and healthcare providers from being infected. Meanwhile Virtual Reality – VR …
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If you aren’t vigilant, Coronavirus can sneak into your home
In times of lock-down, at some point people will step out to get the essentials and there are chances Covid-19 can sneak in your homes. Hence it is essential to …
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Seniors are more Vulnerable to Covid-19
It is essential to start with a good planning to protect yourself and others from Novel Coronavirus. As the coronavirus spreads across the globe, it’s becoming more apparent that seniors …
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5 Aphrodisiac Foods to Boost Sex Drive in Seniors
These essential ingredients will set you in the mood for love Senior citizens become less sexually active beyond the age of 60. This reflects more in women than men. It …
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