As life expectancy rises and more of us are likely to live well into our 80s and 90s, the question is no longer “How long can we live?” but rather “How well can we live?” .The LIVE2B100 initiative is built on this belief — that active ageing is not a coincidence but a conscious practice.Continue reading “LIVE2B100: Age Actively, Age Joyfully — The GENES Way”
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Healthy Smiles for Life
“Teeth are taken for granted—until they start hurting.”That was the opening line from the recent LIVE2B100 podcast hosted by Simpli5 featuring Dr. Smita Athavale, Senior Prosthodontist and Founding Member of the Association for Geriatric Dentistry (AGeD). And she’s right. We often neglect our teeth in our daily health routines, only to realize their value whenContinue reading “Healthy Smiles for Life”
Breathe Better: How Pranayam Boosts Health and Well-Being
In our quest to LIVE2B100—not just in years, but in vitality—one of the most powerful tools is already within us: our breath. Rooted in ancient Indian wisdom and now backed by modern science, Pranayam (breath control) is more than a relaxation technique. It is a proven way to stimulate the body’s natural healing system—what weContinue reading “Breathe Better: How Pranayam Boosts Health and Well-Being”
Story of two grandmothers – Choosing to live life on their own terms!
This is a story of a mother and a mother-in-law approaching their 80s. Both born in middle class Maharashtrian families and brought up in the interiors – one in Maharashtra and the other in a border town along Karnataka and Maharashtra. Both love to watch TV, cook and pamper their grandchildren. Both have a steelyContinue reading “Story of two grandmothers – Choosing to live life on their own terms!”
Digital Age – a Bane for Sr. Citizens or a Business Opportunity ?
My father and mother are 80 and 76 years respectively. Both of them were born before independence and have seen the world change dramatically within their lifetime. My father first travelled to the USA in 1960 for further studies. He had to take the steamer from Mumbai to London and then fly from London toContinue reading “Digital Age – a Bane for Sr. Citizens or a Business Opportunity ?”
Ageing gracefully
It is said “Time and tide waits for no man”. Before you know, it’s time to hang your boots from an active work life. While there is enough material available focussing on the financial thumb rules to help you arrive at the post retirement financial well being, there is not much which helps you planContinue reading “Ageing gracefully”
Parenting Parents – You can choose your friends but not parents
In case you thought parenting was tough, wait till you reach the age where you need to parent your parents! At Least in the case of kids it can be your way or the highway but in case of parents, they have a mind of their own and know how to get their way. ItContinue reading “Parenting Parents – You can choose your friends but not parents”
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