As a community-focused organisation, we are dedicated to caring for the elderly affectionately known as Grandpals, and to fostering engaging activities that promote connection by creating joyful and meaningful interactions. I believe, just spending time with senior citizens would make the world a better place. Loneliness is a major contributor to depression and dementia. This highlights the need to lend an ear and build meaningful relationships. A simple conversation with older members can be a wholesome core memory for them. Music is also considered therapeutic. 
Listening to music stimulates multiple senses, promoting their motor skills and sensory coordination. 
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Supportive steps 
Maria Barretto, CEO, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Society

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Engaging senior citizens in activities like art and craft builds their focus

Our primary goal is to support the patients and their families by enhancing their [senior citizens'] quality of life. Remember, they need your understanding, not pity. Activities like reading books, mandala art, crosswords and conversations about current events exercises their focus and motor skills, and keeps them involved. Inclusion is essential, but unless it is practised in a positive way, it does not work.
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Build a community 
Shailesh Mishra, founder, Silver Innings Foundation

A volunteer helps a senior citizen create a craftwork

Simple acts of kindness, such as having a conversation or helping with groceries, can make a significant difference. Older adults benefit greatly from psychological and social care. It helps them age better and with happiness. Including them in activities like local festivals or celebrations is essential.

Having a conversation with a senior citizen in your neighbourhood, or wishing them during festivals can make them feel valued. We should also create a circle of care and check on each other regularly. We should also help seniors engage in hobbies and activities. This is the start of a new innings for them.
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