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After 60, they went back to college to study ageing: How this TISS course helps them take care of themselves

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May 29, 2026


Who says learning stops at 60? 🎓

On Friday evenings at our Mumbai campus, the classrooms come alive with a different kind of energy. From retired BARC scientists to homemakers, our students are returning to college to study the very phase of life they are living.

Through our one-year Diploma in Gerontology at the Centre for Lifelong Learning, these senior citizens are mastering the art of ageing with dignity, companionship, and renewed purpose. They are learning to navigate dementia, caregiving, and loneliness—not just for themselves, but to support their peers.

It is never too late to learn, grow, and redefine one’s purpose. 🌟

Read the full feature in The Indian Express: https://lnkd.in/d63uMWA7

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