Thursday, 16 February 2023

Challenges of the Elderly

 

16 th day of #Blogchatter daily write challenge  

At a time when everyone is in a rush 

not enough time to eat, even sleep properly

to converse leisurely with family or friends 

where does it leave the elderly?   


No one wants to listen to grandma's storytelling, anymore

or to grandpa's rant, about his exploits in the past 

in the army, at work or in his old social circles

the youngster's expression conveys "When will the bore stop?" 


Already removed from the 'family' in feature films 

of Indian cinema, be it Hindi or regional cinema

the grandmas and grandpas have no place 

perhaps because in 'real life' they no longer 

have much interaction with younger generation

Focus being solely on the hero, shero - the ones 

carrying film on their shoulders! 


Longevity and loneliness, big challenges for elderly

a time when immunity is low and illness walks in easily 

a time when lethargy, complacency has set in....


Only way out for the elderly, is to take responsibility 

for own health and wellbeing- find time for exercise

have restraints on food, beat lonliness by activity 

engaging in what you love, interacting with the like minded 

and stop wallowing in self pity! 

2 comments:

  1. You said it. Being in my fifties now, it's better late than never for me.

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  2. Thank you for reading and responding to the post.

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