Woman, 87, enrols in IGNOU to beat loneliness

Lucknow | Saturday | 16th February, 2019

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LUCKNOW: At a time when retired life transforms an elderly into a recluse, an 87-year-old woman Lakshmi Srivastava decided to go back to studies. “I have taken admission in a course related to food and nutrition – a must for healthy ageing. The elderly home had invited IGNOU faculty members to spend some time with the residents. In the course of conversation, they offered the elderly to join their courses. “Those staying in homes often fall in the trap of depression which adversely impacts their health..