Silver Talkies Gets Featured by Deccan Herald

Silver Talkies has gone online and the pandemic has not been able to deter us from organizing senior-friendly activities and workshops which are now taking place virtually. We thank Deccan Herald for featuring Silver Talkies in its recent story, ‘Seniors’ clubs overcome tech odds’. Silver Talkies’ initiative to enable seniors to become tech-savvy has been highlighted in the story and our very own member, Nanda Sharad has been quoted in it.

Here’s a snapshot of the story

October 1 marked the 30th anniversary of the World Day of Older Persons. Seniors’ clubs have moved all their activities online, and that has resulted in an increase in participation in some events.

Beating loneliness

Jayashree Bose, 69, joined The Silver Surfers Club, Horamavu, and was paired with Geetanjali as a buddy. “I had met her once at a party last year. The buddy system pairs you up with someone who is like-minded and each of us checks on the other,” she says.

Nidhi Chawla, the co-founder of Silver Talkies, the social engagement platform for elders, has seen a 50 percent growth in participation since last year.

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https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/metrolife-your-bond-with-bengaluru/seniors-clubs-overcome-tech-odds-896476.html?fbclid=IwAR1ihRzpGktYgUf11lhAldP2fMl74K1P9Y97iXgIP6POL1xHv3LpXSy85ko

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Silver Talkies

Silver Talkies is a pioneering social enterprise on a mission since 2014 to make healthy and active ageing a desirable and viable goal for older adults. Their belief is that active ageing is the most promising and economical form of preventive healthcare and with an empowering and enabling environment, older adults can age gracefully and with dignity.