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Flat feet typically develop over time. You may notice uneven wear on your parent's shoes, pain after a walk, or discomfort around the knees or ankles. Your parent may also begin avoiding evening walks because their feet become tired or painful. Areas that are often overlooked, such as tendons, ligaments,…

You’ve noticed that your parent’s feet hurt after a walk, so you have decided to start looking at insoles. The first question is: does your parent actually require arch support? Arch support insoles are not always the best solution. An insole with a thick arch, a long list of reviews,…

Families often normalize rounded shoulders as a part of aging. After decades at a desk and long hours slouched over a computer, your parent may stand with a slight forward bend, while their head protrudes further forward over their body. Poor posture does not have to come with age. Sitting…

Your parent’s hand and the rakhi beside it illuminate the memories that reside in the room along with the music and voices that fill the room. Their body may have changed, but their position within the family has not. An important part of celebrating Raksha Bandhan with a parent who…

Rakhi arrives by post, but the worry travels a lot faster. You worry about your parents unwrapping the gifts and returning to an empty home, where the everyday needs remain unmet. Distance has its effect on your relationship with your parents. Now routine checks become more difficult. Distance makes it…

Rakhi calls us home. It becomes the hardest part of celebrations to reach home when our parent starts growing old. Planning becomes more important for medicine, bathroom stops, long waits, and lengthy journeys on the road. A lot of time is spent stressing about Mum's comfort and safety while worrying…

She doesn't need another Rakhi gift. She needs someone to notice what she's already doing. She calls the doctor, sorts pills into pill boxes, takes the extra hospital trip, answers the late night bathroom calls, and even does the groceries because she was headed out anyway. She tries to keep…

An uneven surface, a damp bathroom floor, or a tight shoe lace can cause a lot of pain to a diabetic person. Footwear is important for the overall comfort of the person, as well as ensuring safety of the skin and supporting balance and also the confidence of a person…

A routine diagnostic test for your parents can sometimes seem stressful. Results related to bone health or "low bone density" can cause adults to worry, especially when a DEXA scan report contains numbers that may be difficult to understand. Many DEXA scans take less than thirty minutes, but one result…

When your parent requires assistance for bathing, dressing, walking, meals, medication, and bed/ambulation, the primary concern is no longer the requirement of assistance, but how that assistance can be ensured in a way that instills confidence. Hiring a home attendant seems to be a rather simple process, but the initial…

After parents turn 70, many families are faced with the burden of major expenses, often in the lakhs, to cover expenditures associated with prolonged hospitalization, surgery costs, cancer treatment, etc. The safety net of health insurance must be provided at this stage to help afford these large, unexpected costs. Ayushman…

Beyond having sluggish bowel movements, constipation can make you slow down in other areas of your life as well. Having a good housecleaning itinerary and taking your morning walks may become a thing of the past because of constipation. It may even discourage you from taking road trips to see…

A major inconvenience associated with incontinence is the psychosocial aspect rather than the leak itself. This includes people limiting their activities. Some examples include avoiding social events, walking in the morning, selecting a restroom-adjacent seat, evaluating their attire prior to leaving the house, and planning their entire day around the…

The first symptom of a urinary tract infection may very well not show up in the restroom. Dad suddenly can't remember what day it is. Mum looks disoriented. A grandparent who is usually talkative becomes quiet. Since urinary tract infection usually shows signs of burning, stinging and frequent urination in…

Most doctors' appointments are the same. They ask what medication your parent is taking, when the last blood test was done, when they last saw the doctor, if you have the discharge summary and if you have any copies of their imaging studies. Meanwhile you may find yourself digging through…

Bringing your parent home from the hospital is a moment that brings great joy to the family. The treatments are done, discharge paperwork is completed, and now the family is ready to start normalizing their routine. The majority of the care your parent will need will be in the first…

Your parent may not be missing their medication doses intentionally. They may forget if they have taken the morning pill with breakfast. An afternoon pill may be missed if they take a nap during the day. A medication refill may not be processed over the weekend, causing an entire weekend's…

Time is always of the essence when you're in the midst of an emergency, and most families are by no means prepared. They stock their first aid boxes, keep spare flashlights and thermometers, but forget to keep the information. When something goes wrong at home, you don't have time to…

The answer to finding the right balance between assistance and independence lies in understanding the needs of your parents. A walking stick is needed for balance. A standard walker provides stability to a user who needs more assistance. For those who need balance and assistance with stamina, a rollator is…

The process of aging in India is more than just visiting the doctor or finding somebody to help you with daily tasks. There are actually government schemes and systems built to make life for senior citizens a lot easier. The problem? Most families don't take benefits from them. It's not…

India's 79-plus population is growing. Based on data from sources such as NCAER and NSO, this generation offers an important insight into how the country's elder care needs are changing. They also represent the people who helped build the India we live in today. Now, we must work out how…

For your parent, attending a flag hoisting ceremony means something beyond just a beautiful day out. It means meeting up with friends and neighbors and having a chance to engage with community activities. At the age of 75 and beyond, you need to pay attention to the finer details. Standing…