Personal stories and reflections from life journey.
“Why should I start a blog at 83?” That’s the kind of question people ask Google every day. And somewhere in Faridabad, an elder named Ashok asked himself the same thing what others ask “The Story of an Elder Blogger in 2026”. He sat at his desk, surrounded by journals and books, wondering: What good…
The Silent Autumn: When Long-Term Marriages Fracture at 80 The Problem: The Rise of the Late-Life Breakup We often assume that if a couple reaches their 50th anniversary, they have weathered every storm. But today, gray divorce is quietly surging. When the children—the “glue” of the household—grow up and move into their own lives, many…
Pause… then continue, Eighty-Three… and Still Becoming A Life Lesson I Learned at 83 At 83, I have discovered something surprising: the secret of strength is not speed — it is rhythm. I no longer measure my life by how fast I move, how loudly I speak, or how much attention I receive. I measure…
📱 From Download to First Payment: A Senior’s Guide to UPI Are digital payments confusing you or making you hesitant to try? In this simple guide — From Download to First Payment: A Senior’s Guide to UPI — you will learn how easy the process really is. With a few careful steps, you can download…
From Fear to Confidence: My Journey into Online Payments I still remember the first time I attempted to pay online; my finger hovered nervously over the screen, trembling slightly as if pressing that button might set off fireworks. In those early days of Paytm, when digital payments were a daunting frontier for many of us…
When You Feel Stuck in a Difficult Phase: How Long Do Bad Times Last for Seniors? If you have already read my earlier reflection “How Long Does Bad Times Last”, you know one truth: difficult periods are never permanent. But today, I want to speak especially to my senior friends. Because for us, a bad…
Elder-Friendly Guide to Paying Online with Paytm & UPI In today’s digital age, online payments have become almost essential — whether for purchasing medicines, booking tickets, paying utility bills, or sending money to family members. With this in mind, I am presenting the “Elder-Friendly Guide to Paying Online with Paytm & UPI” — a carefully…
Why Paid Assisted Living Homes Are Becoming a Necessity, Not a Luxury Why paid assisted living homes are now seen as essential is no longer a theoretical question. With shrinking joint families, rising medical needs, and longer life expectancy, more seniors and their families are recognizing the practical value of professional assisted living support. Changing…
Rising Trend of Gray Divorce – Why Long Marriages Fracture Later in Life Gray divorce — separation among couples over fifty — has more than doubled since 1990. It rarely happens suddenly; instead, it grows quietly from unmet expectations, shifting priorities, health changes, and reduced ability to adjust together. These subtle shifts explain why even…
When Silence Becomes Dangerous – Cyber crime – A student blackmailed Dear Friends, I write this with folded hands and a heavy heart. Please remember—no problem, no mistake, no threat is bigger than your life. Not today. Not ever. its regarding When Silence Becomes Dangerous – Cyber crime – Aging with… (A case study –…
