Why Do Elderly People Talk About Disease So Much?
Rajagopalan Sir stopped attending morning walks because of his prostate. Not his prostate. Other people’s prostates. One hour walk means forty-five minutes of organ discussion,...
Category : Geriatrics
Does Reading Prevent Dementia?
The strangest proof that reading might save a brain arrived in my clinic wearing a faded lungi and an attitude that refused to age. An...
Medhya Rasayana in Ayurveda: Natural Boosters for Brain and Memory
Last week, a 29-year-old chartered accountant marched into my clinic looking like he’d just escaped a corporate circus—three meetings, two Excel tantrums, and one full-blown...
Amazing Tips For Maintaining Peak Sexual Health at 60s
Studies say ageing and sexuality can go hand in hand. Sex is important among older adults for well-being, happiness, and quality of life. According to...
Preventing Dementia: The Role of Leisure Activities and How They Can Boost Brain Health
Recent studies revealed that leisure activities like reading, yoga, and socializing can help reduce the risk of dementia. Dementia is a condition that affects your...
Nutrition And Mental Health in Ageing Population
Aging is an inevitable journey, but for most, it is a scary road. From fading memory to fluctuating brain function, the common notions of aging...
Keeping Aging Parents Happy and Healthy: Tips for Staying Active and Engaged
From young parents raising a child to the child taking care of old parents, life comes a full circle. And as daunting a task it...
Get a Good Night’s Sleep: 10 Simple Tips for Elderly People
‘Traya Upastambha’ meaning the three supporting pillars of life – proper diet, good sleep and regulated sex. In this blog, I will share 10 simple...
Elderly and Isolated: Understanding the Impact of Social Isolation on Elderly Patients
Social Isolation and loneliness weigh more than words, for anyone! We crave for affection, love and care, right from the moment we are born. And...