Earth Day 2022

April 22, 2022 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 0 Comments

It is Earth Day 2022 today. So, I have shifted from my topic of the challenge, the “Second Innings”. Earth day is marked to make people aware that this is the moment to change it all – the political climate, business climate, and how we act to save our climate. With so many unexpected natural …

Take care of the Digestive System

April 19, 2022 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 0 Comments

One thing which comes along from childhood to being a senior citizen is a tummy ache. In school days, it might be used as an excuse many times but it evolves into a long list of digestive problems as one ages. Conditions like acid reflux and constipation are annoying but the good news is they …

Loneliness and Social Isolation in Seniors

April 17, 2022 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 4 Comments

It was way back in the nineties when I had lost my mother and I was persuading my father to wind up his home and move with me. He took three years to decide and moved with me. Here, I had constructed a completely independent unit on the first floor for him. I want him …

Creating Safe Home For Seniors

April 16, 2022 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 0 Comments

When there is a new addition to the family, we change the setting of the home in accordance with the needs of the little one. When the baby starts crawling, all the sharp corners of the furniture are guarded for the safety of the baby. Even the plug points within the range of the baby …

MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS

April 15, 2022 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 7 Comments

Wine gets better and better with age and we all dream of aging like good wine as the years go by. This dream is rarely realized. Growing old comes with its share of losses and challenges. The digestive system becomes finicky, aches and pains seem to spring out of nowhere and moods may be less …

Being Independent in Golden Years

April 13, 2022 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 5 Comments

I promised myself to write 26 posts in April under the challenge, which I have accepted. The topic which I have opted for is about “second innings” of life that is the life after retirement. Life after retirement is totally a new ball game. It is like relearning the way to live. In this series …

Health Insurance for Seniors

April 11, 2022 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 0 Comments

Health is of prime importance at every stage of life and more so as we age. The expenses on health care increase with age. But the salary is always more than the pension. So, the healthcare expenses pinch. One should create enough kitty for health care in old age. It is not a good idea …

G – Gadgets for Seniors.

April 10, 2022 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 2 Comments

In today’s post, I will be talking about few gadgets that are very useful for seniors in keeping them connected with their family and friends. Communication is vital for every one and more so for elders. Technology solves issues and there are many gadgets that help seniors live independently and confidently. Let us explore …

F – FORGETFULNESS

April 7, 2022 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 3 Comments

Forgetfulness – My father in his early nineties is staying with me for the last 28 years. I have been observing the decline in his cognitive abilities with age. He is forgetting things off and on with time, more so in the last two to three years. I was worried – if it is age-related …

E for Expressing Gratitude

April 6, 2022 NEERJA BHATNAGAR 3 Comments

Hello, so it’s day five of the A2Z challenge and E is the letter of the day. Today, I will share the importance of expressing gratitude and how it brings changes in the life of seniors. Just a reminder again, this post is in the series of my topic “Seconds Innings”. In this series, I …