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