Putting family as a priority
My husband Vineet, 40 years old, is an architect. We have three children aged 15, 12 and 10. He starts his work at 7 a.m. and finishes by 10 p.m. Twice in a year we take a vacation and at…
Young Adult Problems
I am Saumya, a 25-year-old modern Indian girl. My family is a very orthodox Indian family where the boy child is given preference over the girl child. As both of my parents attend to the shop, I am supposed to…
Young Adulthood 2
Last week we looked at the problem that Saumya had because of a severe conscience and constriction by family values. She has clearly split herself into two different personalities. As a result, outside her home, where the drives take precedence…
Dementia 2
Understanding Dementia Last week, we looked at the psychological effects of aging on Narayan Rao Kelkar. There is the possibility that he may have the early beginnings of dementia. Dementia has received increased attention in recent years along with the…
Psychological Changes of Aging
Observations on My Father My father, Narayan Rao Kelkar, 65 years old, is a retired bank manager. He was very good in his work and known for his sharpness. I have noticed that since the last year, one year after…