senior citizens

In Mumbai, The Goodfellows startup pairs young volunteers or ‘goodfellows’ with seniors, lovingly called ‘grandpals’, to offer companionship and support.

From breakfast ideas to sweets to end your meal with an Indian dessert, these seven grandmothers in India turned their love for cooking into successful food businesses. By sharing their cherished dishes and secret recipes, they show how senior citizens can start new ventures and thrive.

At 91, B M Viswanathan from Chennai proves that age is no barrier to fitness. Every morning, he takes to the badminton court with youthful energy, inspiring all who watch him play.

This Mumbai-based startup pairs youth with the elderly to offer real companionship, dignity, and joy through a unique grandchild-like bond.

Usha Shrotiya launched 'Mama Nourish', that is striving to save legacy laddoo recipes by giving them a modern twist. She has buyers in over 150 corporate establishments like Google, Netflix, and IKEA.

Reshma Suresh founded 'Tocco' to empower home chefs, helping them showcase their talents through homemade regional delicacies infused with nostalgia and local flavours.

Revolutionising senior citizen healthcare, this card offers free medical treatment worth Rs 5 lakh annually to those aged 70 and above, breaking financial barriers and ensuring dignity in care.

Mercy Rego and her gang of girls from school share cherished memories of their childhood. A few years back when they discovered each other after a gap of decades, here’s how they celebrated.

The Goodfellows team wants senior citizens to feel the love of a grandchild and beat loneliness through their unique partnership model.

Khyaal was born from Hemanshu Jain's personal experience of helping his father navigate technology. Frustrated by the challenges seniors face in the digital world, he co-founded the app to bridge the gap. The app empowers seniors to learn digital skills, engage in activities, and connect with others, making life more fulfilling and independent.