I asked one of my friends who has crossed 65 & is heading to 70. What sort of change he is feeling in him? He sent me the following very interesting lines, which i would like to share with you all..... 1) After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children, my friends, now I have started loving myself. 2) I just realised that I am not “Atlas”. The world does not rest on my shoulders. 3) I now stopped bargaining with vegetables & fruits vendors. After all, a few Rupees more is not going to burn a hole in my pocket but it might help the poor fellow save for his daughter’s school fees. 4) I pay the taxi driver without waiting for the change. The extra money might ...
Now that winter are setting in and holiday season is just round the corner, we, including our senior citizens are planning to travel on vacations. Travelling including pilgrimage is a very good means to rejuvenate and revitalize ourselves. But, vacationing and pilgrimages by our senior citizens entails it's own problems and apprehensions, by seniors and also their care givers or family members. Few important points I suggest all my seniors going on holidays or pilgrimage. 1. Carry adequate stock of regular medicines to cover the duration of travel and a few days more. 2. Don't forget to carry the latest prescription of your Geriatrician / Physician. 3. Remember to carry identity proof like aadhaar card or pancard or driving license etc. 4. Don't rush the itinerary. Travel at a slow pace so that you get enough time to rest and recuperate. 5. If there is history of altitude sickness, motion sickness or are seasick, do inform the travel agent...