Saturday 22 October 2016

Most Tattooed Elderly Couple


Who says that only youngsters are crazy about tattoos? Meet Charles Helmke, 75, and Charlotte Guttenberg, 67, who hold Guinness World Records for being the most tattooed senior citizen of their gender (http://www.people.com/article/guinness-world-records-most-tattooed-senior-citizens-couple). Guttenberg has 91.5 percent of her body covered by tattoos and 93.75 percent of Helmke’s body is covered by tattoos.

This proves that age is just a number and there is no age limit for following one’s passion.

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Monday 10 October 2016

Happy Dussehra!

Wishing everyone a very Happy Dussehra. Lets take a pledge on this Dussehra to fight with all negative thoughts within us or in the society which stops us and our significant others from leading a Healthy, Productive and Active life.

Enjoy this festival with your family and friends, especially with the elder members of your family who look forward to enjoy this day in the company of their family members.

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Tuesday 4 October 2016

Senior Citizens as a Team Mascot in a Swedish Football Match


Often sports is suppose to be a field where youngsters are encouraged to participate more as compared to elders. I appreciate the nice initiative taken by the Swedish Football club AIK in which they encouraged the oldest club members to enter the field as team mascots (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/sep/19/aik-swapped-children-pensioners-mascots-gefle-lennart-johansson). Through this step they not only expressed their respect to the older members but also raised their self esteem.

There is a dire need for such kind of initiatives in the field of sports. I feel more and more sport events should have such activities where elderly are also encouraged to participate which in turn can help them (especially those who have interest in sports) lead an active, dignified and productive life.

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Saturday 1 October 2016

Happy World Elders' Day

1st October is celebrated worldwide as World Elders' Day or International Day of Older Persons. The aim behind this is to dedicate a day for senior citizens and on this day highlight the important contributions of the 60+ towards the society and create awareness on the issues and challenges related to ageing.

This year's theme for World Elders' Day is to Take a Stand Against Ageism. So, lets join hands to prevent the spread of negative attitudes, stereotypes and discrimination against senior citizens by fighting with our own ageist view (if any) and stopping others around us, be in family, office or society from talking or thinking negatively about old age.

I seriously feel that the first and foremost step towards Stopping Ageism is by sensitizing people about issues and challenges related to old age and with the fact that ageing is not synonymous with health problem as there are many people in this world who are an example of healthy, positive and active ageing.

On today's occasion I wish all elders a very happy elders day. My message to them is - Lead a healthy and happy life and inspire us with your positive attitude towards life.

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