There is no need to sulk at home after you have hung up your boots. Today, there are a host of opportunities available for senior citizens to continue being engaged in activities they would like to do or pursue new hobbies and skills that they earlier never had the time for. Check out a few of them
As they say, you have done your bit. You have either had a successful career or established a sound business and the financial returns have taken care of not just family’s needs but also left a tidy little surplus that could be sufficient enough to take care of your needs during these senior years. So, okay, you are also pretty well off in terms of health with a few minor aches and physical inconveniences here and there and now you have all the time in the world to spend on nothing but yourself. That sounds great! But then after a few days of lazing around comes the big question of how do you spend all those long hours of the day, and sometimes the night too. You need something to keep yourself occupied, both physically and mentally. As seen in the first part of our cover story this month, those whom we interviewed said that they had found their own channels of work or enjoyment so as not to get bored. Here then are some tips that should help you do the same.
Write Your Memoirs
Recording your past experiences and adventures will allow you to share these moments with loved ones and relay life lessons to others. Start by recording your memories in a journal or writing letters to a specific family member, such as your children or grandchildren. Try to write a little every day to get into the habit of writing down your thoughts and memories. You could also take a memoir writing class at your local college or university. Many university-level classes are discounted for seniors.
Get Through a Book List
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I Hope I Never Lose My Voice
Asha Bhosle, the evergreen playback singer who has some of the greatest film hits to her credit, celebrated her 88th birthday in September 2020. But age has never been a determining factor. She continues to do what she loves the most – singing.
Reverse Mortgage: A Boon for Seniors
The thought of being financially independent, not running short of funds in case of medical emergencies and not being a burden on their children accords a lot of mental peace and a restored sense of dignity to the elderly. Dr. Sampath Iyer explains how reverse mortgage makes this possible.
Get Rid of that Bronchial Cough
Symptoms of acute bronchitis usually resolve within one or two weeks with home treatment. You should start to feel noticeably better after a few days. Meanwhile, drink plenty of water and warm liquids and eat healthy foods. The article highlights some of the home remedies that work.
Build Bridges, Not Walls
To be able to live in harmony with each other, we must learn to not just contact but also connect, suggests V Anand Kumar.
Balancing Spirituality and Indulgence
Susanne Kempken, co-founder of The Guided Meditation Site, explains why there is no harm in being indulgent while being spiritual.
Self-Control: The Need of the Hour
‘The Marshmallow Test’ by Walter Mischel is a good book to read for those interested in understanding self-control and learning how to master it. Indira Ananthakrishnan gets into further details of what it means.
Different Kinds of Wills
Wills are an important part of the financial planning process. A will is a legal declaration that spells out a person’s wishes and intentions in matters of care of dependents or inheritance of property after his or her own death. Here is an article on the different types of wills.
Doctor in the Kitchen
Even as we turn to finding a cure for our ailments in our kitchens and gardens, Dr. Sonam Vohra provides an insight into what makes for a home remedy and why caution is required.
Stick to a Healthy Diet
Given the current pandemic there is so much information being shared about what makes for a healthy diet that it can become overwhelming. However, there are just a few simple pointers that you must keep in mind.
Understanding the Corona Virus Vaccine
Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect oneself and others from severe illness or death, especially in the case of the coronavirus. This is in addition to other recommended precautions such as wearing mask, keeping social distance and maintaining a high level of hygiene. K R K Moorthy explains how the vaccine works and the possible side effects.
