Of being young at heart: A platform for elderly in Thiruvananthapuram to rediscover life
A group of entrepreneurs in Thiruvananthapuram has launched 'Young at Heart', a platform designed to help senior citizens combat social isolation and rediscover active lifestyles. The initiative aims to provide social engagement and learning opportunities to improve the emotional well-being of the elderly.
Why it matters
Addresses the growing social issue of elderly loneliness and the need for community-based support systems for aging populations.
Priya cannot remember a time when her mother was not busy. Apart from her work, there were always social engagements to attend, friends to visit or new books to read. But something changed after retirement.
“She seemed to lose some of her sparkle. She became a little inward and moody at times, as though an inertia had taken over. Her outings became less frequent. She no longer went shopping, as everything could be home-delivered. The fact that my father preferred to stay at home further reduced her opportunities to socialise. This transition from a busy, active person to a listless and diffident individual was quite shocking and sad,” she says.
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