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11:28 AM on March 16, 2008
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Well,Old Age homes were earlier looked upon as abode for old men and women who had no one to look after them. But the scenario is changing fast. Today Old Age homes are no longer just for the needy but also for people who want company and want to spend their life amongst people of their own age. Old Age Homes in India are too changing with times. Today we find retirement homes which are societies for the elderly. Here they can do whatever they desire in the company of their peers.
Retirement Homes are a new way of life that make sure that the person gets the ambiance and atmosphere he is looking for. Everything right from health, food, lodging and entertainment is taken care of. I m personally in favour of such oldage home when i ll retire from active activities,say after 70s or so for which i hv mentally prepared myself. No one is indispensible in life.U may a hero /rich today in ur prime life-but u never know what is in ur fate tomorrow.So,best thing is to accept the reality which is death.The day we are born-we are fast pacing towards our ultimate reality.But our actions/commitments today towards oneself and to the sorrounding will be captivated ,for life or a forgone past. We see Mrs. Meera Dev Burman,widow of popular bollywood Lt Sachin Dev Burman n mother-in-law of famous singer Asha didi's mother in-law in Oldage home in Mumbai, in her late 80s, who is frail,weak,wiered and unable to walk properly now. Well everyone is not blessed. Destiny u cant change.But we can have a try,look forward, plan a better retired life.Well, someone rightly said- life begins at 60. so happy retired life to all of you inlcuding myself,well in advance.
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10:17 AM on March 18, 2008
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