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Chair Yoga exercises for a frozen shoulder

Our Gentle Chair Yoga Expert, Jyoti Nanda has put together a demonstration of exercises for relieving pain due to a frozen shoulder.

Frozen shoulder is stiffness, pain and limited range of motion in the shoulder. The tissues around the joint stiffen, scar tissue forms and shoulder movements become difficult and painful. So mostly to avoid the pain, people stop the use of the affected joint. But this leads to ‘if you don’t use it you lose it’. So deliberate movement is necessary to gradually bring back the full range of movement. Continue reading “Chair Yoga exercises for a frozen shoulder”

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Stress Reduction Tips for Seniors

Stress Reduction Tips for Seniors

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life for everyone, everywhere. The fear of getting infected, living in a lockdown state, and in isolation is increasing stress among people of all age-groups. Along with daily stressors, coronavirus is adding to the woes of people. The older adults who are vulnerable are also experiencing increased stress. Other than the age-related stress issues like health concerns, financial planning, and loss of a loved one, in present times, elderly are looking for a silver lining in the dark clouds. Continue reading “Stress Reduction Tips for Seniors”

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Best practices for Senior Citizens in times of lockdown

Best practices for Senior Citizens in times of lockdown

By Archana Sharma, Founder & MD, Samvedna Senior Care

Samvedna has been working with senior citizens since 2013, our organization’s mission is to promote active ageing for all. Over the past years we have done numerous programs with elderly and have encouraged them to step out, socialize, learn new things and be healthy. The lockdown due to COVID19 has impacted us all in more ways than we could have ever imagined. Continue reading “Best practices for Senior Citizens in times of lockdown”

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Coronavirus and Senior Citizens: All You Need To Know

Coronavirus and Senior Citizens: All You Need To Know

This article is written by Dr. Shahnawaz Mushtaq, Clinical Psychologist, PhD (AMU)

Coronavirus has been front page news for a while and has spread all over the world. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. In general, human coronaviruses cause respiratory tract infections that range from the common cold to more serious illnesses like Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). COVID-19 is the name for a new virus that’s been spreading across the globe since late December 2019. Similar to seasonal flu, COVID-19 is passed between people through coughing, sneezing, or close contact like touching or shaking hands. It can also be transmitted by touching a surface with the virus on it and then touching the eyes, nose, or mouth without washing hands. Continue reading “Coronavirus and Senior Citizens: All You Need To Know”