Ageing & Living the Sunset Years

By Abhishek Haridasan

The concept of ageing isn't unknown to us, however, there are noticeable traits of swaying away when ageing hits its peak. Watching people fade away is personally painful, yet it is a demand of the lifecycle. 

Yet, some people age gracefully and find that their sunset years are more productive than the earlier ones, as they mentor and make masters out of the younger ones. 

Old age homes are tricky to understand, as they do not reflect how our society is, yet are a necessity for those who have seen a tough life with their family members and are unwelcomed by their young family members. A scene like this can crush the heart of anyone, and it's important to realize that there are some people out there who are divergent divisive, and judgmental to the core!

Old age homes provide a chance for many to have the basics covered, and stay away from the chaos at home. For others who have had it tough due to societal pressures and loss of material belongings, old age homes provide them shelter over their head as these seasoned campaigners decide their next viable move. 

Old age homes are the epicentre for...: Old age homes when combined with orphanages, can provide a unity metric for those who have lost their family and reunite the young and old. It's a chance to recoup for both age groups, as the hardships find a coverup amongst each other's company. There's a ray of hope for many; one group is in its twilight years, while the others seize the opportunities ahead. 

While no two people can view old age homes the same way, we must admit that many people fall on the wrong side of life with themselves and their families, and centres like these give them a chance to settle down, seek empathetic shoulders and live peacefully, reminiscing the past, and becoming closer to divinity. 

We hope the future is better and everyone finds peace in togetherness and possibly reuniting with their long-lost family members too! 

God is kind and benevolent! May peace be upon everyone.