I spent a year in the UK studying Public Health. There, it wasn’t uncommon to find elders in their eighties and beyond doing their daily tasks, for e.g. buying groceries, visiting GPs and traveling by public transport by themselves. In fact, I observed a similar picture in few other European countries I visited during that time. Many things such as elder-friendly- public transport, health infrastructure, government policies and most importantly, a ‘self-dependent’ living culture all contribute to healthy and happy ageing in these nations.

As someone with elderly parents and in-laws, I could immediately feel the need for such systems and policies in India, whose elder population is rising exponentially. Unfortunately, elders have a higher incidence of various non-communicable diseases and neuropsychological disorders, which too is rising sharply.

This alongwith growing numbers of elders living by themselves, highlights the need and urgency of building elder-focused health systems in the country.

With a vision to build an elder friendly India, I conceptualized Nyle Health- a small initiative to empower elders with superior health and knowledge and encourage them to live a fulfilling and independent life. At Nyle Health, our endeavor is to not only treat you for your health condition but also equip you with the skills necessary to monitor your health and achieve the best health outcomes for yourself.

We have designed special clinics and a multidisciplinary team to deliver not just a consultation but a commitment to embark on a journey to self-care and self-love.

As I tread on this path every single day, I visualize an India that’s committed to providing its elders a future they deserve.