Growing old is a natural part of life. With better healthcare, people are living longer, and that is something to celebrate. But living longer should also mean living healthier, happier and with dignity. The WHO estimates that by 2030, one in six people in the world will be aged 60 or above. Healthy ageing is therefore becoming an increasingly important part of public health.As a B.Sc. Nursing student, I have come to understand that older people need much more than medicines. They need care, respect, companionship and emotional support. After spending their lives raising families and contributing to society, they deserve to feel valued rather than treated as a burden.Ageing is not an illness. It is a natural process that may bring weaker muscles and bones, reduced vision or hearing, and greater vulnerability to illness. With proper healthcare and healthy habits, however,........

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