India has over 140 million people above the age of sixty. The majority live at home, cared for by family members who love them well but were never taught the specifics of what cardiac disease, type 2 diabetes and the cumulative effects of ageing actually require day to day. This book addresses that gap directly.
Caring for Ageing Parents at Home is a practical guide written for Indian families managing elderly parents with heart disease, diabetes and related lifestyle conditions. It covers the clinical ground that matters most — understanding diagnoses, managing medications safely, monitoring blood sugar and blood pressure at home, recognising warning signs before they become emergencies — and translates all of it into the language of an actual Indian household. Every dietary recommendation uses Indian food. Every monitoring protocol assumes Indian equipment and Indian constraints. Every piece of advice is grounded in the specific biology, the specific healthcare system and the specific family dynamics that Indian caregivers navigate every day.
The book is organised across five parts. The first establishes what ageing does to the Indian body and why South Asian physiology makes cardiac and diabetic conditions particularly demanding to manage. Parts Two and Three address cardiac and diabetic home care in full — from reading an ECG report to understanding the glycaemic index of dal and rice. Part Four covers the practical daily dimensions of elder care: home safety, sleep and mental health, nutrition and how to navigate CGHS, Ayushman Bharat and the specialist consultation system effectively. Part Five addresses the caregiver directly — burnout, family coordination and when professional support is the right decision.
Written by Pratik Fule founder of Atmadisha Elder Care, the book draws on frontline caregiving experience and the specific realities of managing elder health in Indian homes. It is designed to be used alongside medical care, not as a replacement for it.
For families caring for a parent with heart disease, diabetes, or age-related health conditions at home in India, this is the reference they will return to.
Caring for Aging Indian Parents: A modern guide to Cardiac, Diabetic and Lifestyle-related Elder Care
Estimated delivery dates: Jun 19, 2026 - Jun 24, 2026
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Pratik Fule is an veteran, entrepreneur and elder care advocate whose work is deeply shaped by personal experience, service life and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by ageing Indian families. Over the years, his professional journey across demanding military postings and operational environments gave him a close view of discipline, resilience, leadership and the emotional realities of being away from loved ones during critical phases of life.
His experiences as a son, caregiver, husband and father gradually drew him towards the field of elder care, particularly the growing challenges faced by senior citizens dealing with cardiac, diabetic and lifestyle-related health conditions. Witnessing the struggles of ageing parents managing medications, mobility issues, routine monitoring, emotional isolation and post-hospital recovery inspired him to build practical solutions rooted in dignity, compassion and trust.
Pratik is the founder of Atmadisha Elder Care, a home care initiative focused on supporting elderly individuals through personalized care, companionship, recovery assistance and long-term wellness support within the comfort of their homes. His vision is to bridge the widening gap between modern family structures and the increasing healthcare needs of senior citizens in India. Through Atmadisha, he advocates for preventive care, emotional support, family involvement and structured home-based assistance that allows elders to live with independence and respect.
A thoughtful observer of Indian society and family dynamics, Pratik combines practical experience with a grounded understanding of caregiving realities faced by working professionals, children living away from parents and seniors navigating health challenges in later life. His writing reflects empathy, clarity and a solutions-oriented approach rather than medical jargon or abstract theory.
Through this book, he aims to simplify elder care for Indian families and encourage a culture where ageing parents receive not only medical attention, but also emotional security, patience and meaningful companionship. His work seeks to empower families to handle elder care with confidence while promoting healthier, safer and more dignified ageing at home.
Pratik currently is actively working towards building accessible and compassionate elder care solutions for Indian families while continue to serve.
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| Weight | 0.5 kg |
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| Dimensions | 21.6 × 14 × 2.5 cm |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
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