Lalitha Balasubramanian
Lalitha Balasubramanian is a Mumbai-based freelance writer. Her areas of interest include health, travel, food, and environmental issues.
Elderly Care: For a happy second innings
Ageing can be a positive experience if you know how to deal with it
Sensory losses in elders
Though the ageing process is unique for every individual, most of us will experience a drop in the capabilities of our sensory organs when we get really old
Elder Care: Planning is key
To be an efficient caregiver to the elderly, one needs to do a lot of systematic preplanning
Encourage play, not TV
Don't let the television bug grab your children this vacation. Engage them in outdoor activities and hobbies to help them grow
PHYSIOTHERAPY: The Art of Caring
Physiotherapy enhances the quality of life by using clinical diagnosis and reasoning to deliver the apt treatment for an injury or condition
Easing communication with elders
As we age, our ability to communicate gets hindered by various afflictions. It is important to recognise and take active steps to ensure effective communication with seniors.
When Seniors want to Travel
Retired life is an ideal time to travel to places you always wanted to. Follow these precautions to have a happy and safe holiday
Blame it on posture
More and more people, from teenagers to the elderly, are complaining of neck pain. Why?
GARDENING: World’s Best-Kept Exercise Secret
Have you ever thought of your garden as nature's fabulous gym? Think now, if you haven't!