In continuance of its policy of Special Wednesdays Senior Citizens Forum PW organised an interactive session on 28 August 2024 from 05.30PM to 07.30PM to discuss the health issues faced by the Senior Citizens.
After welcome address by the President of Forum, Dr. Prakhar while initiating the discussion advised how senior citizens can take some initiatives in their day to day life so that they can avoid some health issues and also avoid visit to Doctor for petty health issues.
Dr. Ayushi insisted that taking care of mental health is as important as the physical health. One of the major reasons for becoming mentally sick is the depression caused by loneliness in the advanced age. Hence we should be more interactive with our friends and family members and keep ourself busy by pursuing our hobbies which we couldn’t during the active career days. She appreciated the activities of Forum in bringing close the senior citizens of society for daily interaction. She also advised that we should not be apprehensive in contacting a psychologist as they can guide us to get better without any medication.
Dr. Oroosa advised that we must undertake physical activities and yoga etc. to remain fit. But these activities must be undertaken keeping in mind a person’s physical health and capabilities. Members took active part in the discussion and raised good number of questions for clearing their doubts.
Earlier on the third Wednesday of the month on 21 August to celebrate the World Senior Citizens Day Forum organised a workshop from 06.00PM onwards in association with a Bank, sector 77 branch. President of the Forum set the workshop rolling with a welcome address and introduction of the Bank officials.
On this occasion around 30 male/female members were present and 5 t Bank representatives also registered their participation by singing the song “Happy Senior Citizens Day”.
Thereafter, the bank representatives discussed the USPs of their bank’s customer related schemes such as providing monthly interest of 7.25 percent to all its savings account holder, two special schemes in the savings account named First Select and First Wealth in which the customer is given complete exemption from all the charges related to banking facilities. There is no additional charge/ deduction in case premature withdrawal of fixed deposit of senior citizens, they are also provided service for bank related work from home by the bank representative.
Taking the program forward, there was a detailed discussion on the subject related to “digital fraud” and the measures to avoid it. During this, the bank officials emphasized the need of patience, discretion, quick thinking. , one must never share any OTP, information / information to anyone nor click on any app sent by a person purporting to be from bank. Only your vigilance can neutralize any such possible fraud. Taking this discussion forward, it was also informed that in case of fraud, report it to the Cyber Fraud Cell on 1930. After that, inform your concerned bank within 3 working days.
While concluding the program, the President and other officials Sood sahab, Berry ji, Bandlish ji, Mehta ji and all other members expressed their gratitude to the bank personnel and all the members enjoyed the refreshments arranged by them on this occasion and preserved the evening as a legacy of their memories
