While there is a lot of literature available about senior care, the point I wanted to debate is, do we tend to become grumpy and short tempered as we grow older.

I think grumpiness and crankiness needs more attention than just the physical health of a senior. It is the emotional state of mind which probably plays a major contributing factor.

Normal course, most seniors are able to handle the ageing process quite well but then there are a lot of them who are not so blessed.

Lower patience level, argumentative nature, irritability, suspiciousness, demanding nature, rigidness, stubbornness, nervousness etc are some of the common traits I have seen. Here i am not talking of issues related to Dementia which could instigate a lot of these personality issues.

The larger point of concern is how to care for seniors who show these traits? Can we harness the power of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or in short Internet of Things?

There are many apps which are being created and are available for the health and wellness of seniors but are they advanced enough to capture personality changes.

If one is aware of such apps which can capture data related to personality changes please do educate for the benefit of the larger cause.

Maybe some grumpy old man like me can benefit….

Pankaj Mehrotra