In a heartfelt conversation with Dainik Jagran, 88-year-old Prakash Goyal recalled the haunting memories of the 1947 Partition when he was separated from his parents during the chaos in Lahore. “Blood was flowing like rainwater on the streets,” he said, his voice heavy with pain. Today, he lives in Bhopal’s old age home, where companionship with other residents has become his new family.
Another moving account comes from Kranti Trivedi, who along with her husband, faced the unimaginable loss of both children—her son passed away at 35 due to a heart attack, and her daughter died at 36 in 2024. “When there is no one left, grief ends too. Smiling is the only support now,” she told Dainik Jagran during the interview. Despite being denied shelter by relatives, the couple has found comfort among other seniors in the old age home, where laughter and songs help them cope with solitude.
Through these stories, the Dainik Jagran Exclusive highlights a critical message: old age homes are not just shelters, they are emotional lifelines for those abandoned or left alone.
World Old Age Day is a global reminder that the elderly deserve dignity, respect, and care. Their struggles urge society to look beyond a single day of celebration and embrace continuous compassion and responsibility.
For seniors like Prakash and Kranti, the message is simple yet powerful: “Old age is not about being forgotten,it is about finding dignity, support, and hope.”
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