Tag Archives: elderly care

Aug 25, 2026 | 113 Views

When an Elderly Person Lives Alone: Lessons in Senior Safety and Security from a Delhi Tragedy

A recent incident in Southeast Delhi raises an important question: How can families, neighbours, communities and care providers work together to make life safer for elderly people living alone? A recent incident in Southeast Delhi has once again brought attention …

Jun 07, 2026 | 272 Views

When Elderly Parents Refuse Help – Understanding Resistance to Care in Seniors

Caring for elderly parents (seniors) can be deeply rewarding, but it can also present emotional challenges. One of the most difficult situations families face is when parents refuse help despite visible difficulties with health, mobility, memory, or daily living activities. …

May 15, 2026 | 294 Views

Beyond the Classroom – My Internship Journey at VataVriksh Parent Care

Introduction – More Than Just an Internship Internships are often seen as a way to connect what we learn in class with real-life work, but my experience at VataVriksh Parent Care has been more than just that. It has given …

Feb 04, 2026 | 645 Views

From Silence to Sanctuary – A Story of Hope, Care, and Dignity in Old Age

A Life of Quiet Suffering A heartfelt tale of an elderly woman belonging to a huge joint family, but still unable to cope due to inevitable circumstances at home. She leads a miserable and desolate life, totally devoid of love, …

Sep 23, 2025 | 863 Views

A Comprehensive Guide to Senior Care in Gurgaon, Delhi NCR: An Integrated Approach to Geriatric Well-being

A Comprehensive Guide to Senior Care in Gurgaon, Delhi NCR: An Integrated Approach to Geriatric Well-being In today’s vibrant urban scenario in Gurgaon, Delhi NCR, India, the demands of our elderly population are changing. With grown-up children frequently working and …

Apr 02, 2025 | 1625 Views

How Can You Navigate the Challenges of Life After Retirement

Are you planning to retire, or do you have a loved one preparing for this next stage of life? Retirement is often seen as a time of freedom—traveling, relaxing, and finally enjoying life without the pressure of work. Perhaps a …

Feb 01, 2025 | 1874 Views

Art Therapy in Dementia Care

Symptoms like memory loss, fatigue, frequent mood changes, decline cognition and motor abilities are common in old age, especially when associated with dementia. For improvement and as a precaution to these symptoms multiple types of therapy are applied. One of …

Jan 21, 2025 | 1142 Views

Let’s Take a Step to Prevent Dementia

There are multiple conditions in dementia. There are different forms of dementia, even though Alzheimer’s disease is the most well-known cause. There is Parkinson’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, and vascular dementia. There is no cure for dementia yet, …

Jan 05, 2025 | 1979 Views

Dementia and Child-like Behaviours of Elderly Parents: How Love and Patience Make a Difference

“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fence, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” – Maya Angelou As children, we frequently look at our parents as sources of strength, knowledge, and direction. But what happens …