Seminar for senior citizens begins at Dadar today
TNN | Aug 21, 2015, 04.49 AM IST
TNN | Aug 21, 2015, 04.49 AM IST
MUMBAI: A two-day seminar for senior citizens gets under way near Shivaji Park on Friday. 'Celebrating Age' will host a series of workshops on health and fitness tips, financial security, townships for the elderly and laughter yoga.
An NGO named Vision India is hosting the event on August 21-22 at the Bharat Scouts and Guides campus.
"By 2016, India will have a population of 116 million elderly people over the age of 60. Given that the life span is increasing, people who retire at this age must reinvent their skills to plan life going forward. These workshops will give them meaningful guidance on several issues," said CEO Janaki Raman.
A healthcare service provider will offer free general check-ups, while banking and insurance firms will convene seminars on financial planning. Community townships for senior citizens that are being built outside the city will showcase retirement homes, while Madan Kataria, who founded the concept of laughter yoga, will impress the benefits of this therapy.
Unfortunately, job opportunities for retired persons are not on the agenda since few corporates or placement agencies come forward to enroll. "Retired people have enormous work experience, and mentorship skills that can be utilized in the job market if employment agencies and companies focus attention on this aspect.. They can turn entrepreneurs if banks offer soft loans," said Raman.
An NGO named Vision India is hosting the event on August 21-22 at the Bharat Scouts and Guides campus.
"By 2016, India will have a population of 116 million elderly people over the age of 60. Given that the life span is increasing, people who retire at this age must reinvent their skills to plan life going forward. These workshops will give them meaningful guidance on several issues," said CEO Janaki Raman.
A healthcare service provider will offer free general check-ups, while banking and insurance firms will convene seminars on financial planning. Community townships for senior citizens that are being built outside the city will showcase retirement homes, while Madan Kataria, who founded the concept of laughter yoga, will impress the benefits of this therapy.
Unfortunately, job opportunities for retired persons are not on the agenda since few corporates or placement agencies come forward to enroll. "Retired people have enormous work experience, and mentorship skills that can be utilized in the job market if employment agencies and companies focus attention on this aspect.. They can turn entrepreneurs if banks offer soft loans," said Raman.
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