ENGLISH PROJECT

Cherish them value them ...!

BY

K. MUKHIL

ZEHRAN AMEEN

PRAMOD KUMAR. H

AADITHYA DARSHAN .T

OF CLASS 11
A1
This note certifies that Aadithya Darshan .T of grade
11, section A1, has completed the project in English,
titled under the auspices of
Mrs Priya Seshadri his English Teacher, during the
academic year 2023 - '24, in fulfilment of The SSCE
provisions.
PRINCIPAL INTERNAL
EXAMINER

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to express my sincere thanks to our

Correspondent Dr.Mrs.Meena Muthiah, Principal
Dr.Mrs. S. Amudha Lakshmi and Vice Principal Mrs.
Tharnee Ganesan for their encouragement to work on
this project. I am grateful to my English teacher Mrs
Priya Seshadri and the Department of English for the
constant guidance and support to complete the project.
 INDEX

S.NO TOPIC
1. KHUSHWANT SINGH
2. MUSHROOMING OF OLD AGE
HOMES
3. SUCCESS STORIES OF
ELDERLY WHO
ACCOMPLISHED
DIFICULTIES DESPITE THEIR
AGE
4. HOW CAN ELDERLY BE HELPED
TO BE HELPED TO LIVE
DIGNITY IN OLD AGE
5. QUESTIONNAIRRE
6. CONCLUSION
7. BIBLIOGRAPHY
About Khushwant Singh

Early life

Khushwant Singh was an Indian author, lawyer, journalist, diplomat, and politician
known for his honest, and witty writing. Singh was born in Hadali, British India in
1915. Singh came from a wealthy and well-connected Sikh family.

In 1974 India’s president awarded Singh the Padma Bhushan, the third highest
civilian award in India, for his distinguished service to his country. Politically, he
was a member of the Indian upper level of parliament. He was awarded the second
highest civilian award in India, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2007.On March of 2014,
Singh died in New Delhi, India.
Influence

.. He himself is history. He is the witness of pre-partition national movement, post-

partition, Independence, and the modern
Khushwant Singh’s work has socio-religion-political context, but he is not always
in the mood of iconoclastic anger.

Literary Works

Books

 The Mark of Vishnu and Other Stories, (short story) 1950

 The History of Sikhs, 1953
 Train to Pakistan, (novel) 1956
 The Voice of God and Other Stories, (short story) 1957
 I Shall Not Hear the Nightingale, (novel) 1959
 The Sikhs Today, 1959

Mushrooming of old age homes

Parents are the most beautiful creation the God has chosen for us in this world.
Don’t leave them, remember they left everything, sacrificed their desires to make
and see us where we are right now.

Fascinated by developed nations lifestyle, myriad opportunities with attractive

salaries and medical benefits to prosper in life, many youngsters prefer migration
than staying with their parents; leaving parents to either take care of self or with
relatives. One of the prime reason this OAHs emergence is mostly because of the
Non-residents (NRs) who had no choice but to leave their parents under the care of
others.

What is senior citizen housing?

Senior citizens need more specific attention and care at the place where they live.
Therefore, the concept of senior living suits them better than traditional
apartments. Senior citizen properties also typically come with some features that
make it suitable for people in the higher age group

Government schemes:

AISCCON: All India Senior Citizen’s Confederation the All-India Senior Citizens’
Confederation (AISCCON) is a national level organization of senior citizens with
affiliate federation members and individual members numbering more than 22
lakhs in various states and union territories of the country. The State Government is
providing maintenance grant for the Old Age Homes run by the Voluntary
Organisations, to safeguard the life of destitute elders in the age group of 60 years
and above and, who are homeless and abandoned by their families. Food, shelter,
clothing, health care and recreational facilities etc., are provided in these homes to
these beneficiaries

Success stories of elderly who accomplished difficult feats despite their age
Perseverance and Success in Adversity: Stories of Elderly Individuals Breaking
Barriers

WEIGHTLIFTING
The Psychological Impact of Ageism in Weightlifting for Elderly Athletes: A Look
at the Barriers and Challenges Faced by Older Weightlifters and How they Affect
their Well-Being and Success.
Harold Ballard, aged 73, won the senior 82.5 kg division at the 2007 Canadian
National Weightlifting Championships. Harold Ballard was a 73-year-old Canadian
weightlifter who competed in the 82.5 kg division at the 2007 Canadian National
Weightlifting Championships. He won the title, becoming one of the oldest
champions in the history of the competition.
 Harold Ballard

Harold Ballard Office

Lessons we Perceive from Harlod Ballard

Through his victory at the 2007 Canadian National Weightlifting Championships,

Harold Ballard taught us that age is just a number and that perseverance and
dedication lead to success. He overcame his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and
dedicated his success to his wife, who was battling cancer at the time,
demonstrating the power of family and commitment in the face of adversity.

2.The Role of Perseverance and Dedication in Yoshiko Yamanaka's Road to

Success
Yoshiko Yamanaka is a Japanese powerlifter and the oldest record-holder in the
sport of powerlifting. She started weight training at the age of 72 and won multiple
medals and set several records for her age group. In 2013, she set the record for
the oldest female powerlifter in the world at the age of 86, showing that age is just
a number when it comes to strength, durability, and determination.
 Yoshinaka Yamanaka

Yoshiko Yamanaka was 63 years old when she started weight training, almost two
decades after her husband passed away and she decided to take control of her life
again.

Lessons for future generation can perceive from Yoshiko Yamanaka

Passion and dedication can lead to remarkable success: Yoshiko Yamanaka's hard
work, passion, and dedication to weightlifting led to record-breaking success,
despite her advanced age. This shows that age is not a barrier to success and that
anyone can achieve their dreams through perseverance and dedication.

Pictures of Old People Achieving difficult tasks despite their age

How Can Elderly Be Helped to Live with Dignity in Old Age?
All we can try to do is to help the elderly live with dignity in their old age. If you
have difficulties in handling their needs because of work constraints or other
personal matters, you can look at the option of elder care home services.
LOOK AT THE OPTION OF OUTSIDE HELP

There is no need to feel guilty if you do not have the time to give your parents the
care and time they deserve. It makes more sense to find home assistance for the
elderly so that they are well taken care of in your absence or as an alternate you
can enrol them at an old age home . If you find it difficult to handle their needs,
you should look at old age care at home options where train home attendants can
take care of them

LOCATE A SUPPORT GROUP

Taking care of the elderly around the clock while juggling other responsibilities
can be quite frustrating and draining for the caregiver.

It is best to find the right professional solutions for elderly home care instead of
letting them fend for themselves.

It

US Social Security
Old age people can receive the US Social Security retirement benefits as early as
age of 62. However, they can be entitled to full benefits when they reach their full
retirement age. If they delay taking their benefits from their full retirement age up
to age 70, the benefit amount will increase.
If old and people start receiving benefits early, the benefits are reduced a small
percentage for each month before their full retirement age. To find out how much
the benefit will be reduced if you begin receiving benefits from age 62 up to their
full retirement age
Advantages and Disadvantages of US Social security
There are advantages and disadvantages to taking this benefit before their full
retirement age. It is important to remember:
If they delay the benefits until after full retirement age would decrease.

Grants from the government

 The Government of India is implementing various schemes and programmes

to provide healthy, happy empowered dignified and self-reliant life to senior
citizens, along with strong social and inter-generational bonding.
A. National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP): Under National Social
Assistance Program (NSAP) scheme, the elderly, financial assistance is
 provided in the case of death of the breadwinner, a lumpsum assistance of
Rs.20,000/- is given to the bereaved family. The schemes under NSAP for
elderly and are detailed below:

QUESTIONNAIRE
CONCLUSION
Khushwant Singh talked about his grandmother about how important was she
in his life similar to that of how the elderly or rather the more experienced
community in our vicinity have a big impact on our upbringing or even the
small daily habits which get inculcated in us due to them play an important
role in our future lives. Unfortunately though, the increase in mushrooming of
old age homes has been evident to the fact that children do not want to stay
with their parents anymore. Although in some cases old age homes may be
useful,example, where the parents have lost their children or are of non
resident of the country and are forced to stay there. For such reasons many
old age homes have been set up and are actively being funded by the
government. Apart from these old age homes the senior citizens have also
formed communities amongst themselves to keep themselves busy. While
some choose to while away their time in such old age homes and
communities, others, or the more ambitious groups decides to defy their limits
and learn the saying "Age is just a number" by heart. People like Colonel
Sanders are a living example to this saying or else who would have thought
that a 60 year old person would be the "fast food chain king" for the coming
so many years to come? But there also exists a saying "one in a million".
Many aspirations of the elderly are cut short due to many reasons. For such
people, the government has started many schemes so as to support them in
their hardships such as the PMVYY and IGNOAPS.

All in all, I would convey the message to everyone who has a parent that,
Cherish Them, Value them, at least while they are it matters how it is
 BIBLIOGRAPHY

 Senior Citizens: Why communities

 matter so much
 (freepressjournal.in)
 http://vantageageing.org/
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Khushwant_Singh
 10 old age homes in India for abandoned
senior
 by Rhythm Sachdeva | Givelndia |