Happiness - Is it bequeathed to us by our environment, genetics, God or the people around us? Or is happiness a ‘skill’ we acquire by investing more time in ourselves and our loved ones? Happiness is a positive emotional state of joy and contentment. Our genetic predispositions, our life story, and our…Read More
REC supports HelpAge to build shelter home for abandoned, destitute elders
by HelpAge India November 21, 2017 0 comments Our SupportersIn the picture, (L to R): Mathew Cherian, CEO, HelpAge India and Shri P. V. Ramesh, CMD, REC, on behalf of REC Foundation sign the MoA in the presence of other senior officials of REC and HelpAge India in New Delhi on 15th November 2017 Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC), a Govt. of India - Navratna…Read More
How to communicate to a loved one about Dementia
by Dr. Satish Chawla September 25, 2017 0 comments Our Supporters“Whatever you do, don’t tell Maa about her Dementia Diagnosis.” Doctors often hear this line because the families of the person diagnosed with Dementia are worried that the truth will destroy their loved one and will cause depression and sorrow. Some of the doctors agree with this point, but many doctors…Read More
A 15-year old HelpAge India intern shares her volunteering experience!
by HelpAge India June 27, 2017 0 comments Our Supporters“The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.” - Barack Obama On Thursday, 9th June, I went to Gheja Village in the District of…Read More
HelpAge highlights the importance of the HUG (Help Unite Generations) campaign on International Day of Older Persons
by HelpAge India May 31, 2016 0 comments Our SupportersMarking ‘International Day of Older Persons’ this year, HelpAge India pushed forth the importance of inter-generational bonding through its HUG – Help Unite Generations campaign. Emphasizing the need for love, care, respect and friendship between both the young and old, it marked the day across India. In the…Read More