Elder Wellness Marathon

My father was a man of discipline. He meditated every morning, practiced yoga, and cooked his own meals. To everyone — even to me — he looked healthy and strong. But what I later understood is that health is not only about routines and clean food. Nutrition, immunity, rest, and emotional wellbeing matter just as much.

During the COVID pandemic, my father’s body could not fight back, and we lost him when I was just 21. At that age, even though we spoke every day, I wasn’t mature enough to notice the deeper patterns in his health. As I grew older, I realised how easily important details — like nutrition gaps or low immunity — can be missed when someone lives alone, even if they seem to be “doing everything right.”

I also spent years caring for my younger sister, who lived with Lupus and faced many challenges. That journey taught me patience, sensitivity, and how to encourage someone gently — to lift their mood, help them feel understood, and support them through both physical and emotional struggles.


The Elder Wellness Marathon is my way of bringing all of this together. It is dedicated to my father — a way to turn my love for him into something that can help others and replace the ache of missing him with something meaningful: making sure no elder’s quiet struggles go unnoticed, and no child has to live with the pain of “too late.”

• 📞 Daily 5-minute care calls – gentle check-ins to ask about meals, sleep, mood, and overall wellbeing.
• 📝 Personalised tracking – keeping simple records of food, hydration, sleep, and routines.
• 🌿 Monthly wellness focus – one small goal each month (nutrition, movement, sleep, or balance).
• 📩 Daily recorded updates – every call is recorded and shared with you for transparency.
• 🧾 Progress reports – organised notes and updates so you always know how your parent is doing.

Your parents’ dignity and safety are at the heart of this program. The Elder Wellness Marathon has been built with care to give both families and parents peace of mind.

• No unnecessary details: We never ask for names, home addresses, or personal data. Only the essentials are required — one phone number to make the calls, and one optional emergency contact.
• One dedicated number: We use a single phone number for this program, which will be shared with you only when you are ready to begin. We make calls only after confirming that this number has been saved in your parent’s phone, so they can always identify us and stay protected from any fake calls.
• Daily recorded calls: Every call is recorded and shared with you, ensuring full transparency and eliminating any chance of misuse.
• Confidential progress records: Notes about meals, sleep, mood, or reminders are kept securely and used only for your family — never shared outside.
• One accountable voice: I, Pallavi Krishna, am the only person who will be speaking with your parents through this program. This ensures consistency, a personal connection, and accountability.
• Not clinical care: This is not medical treatment. It is supportive companionship, gentle habit-tracking, and encouragement to build steady, healthy routines.
• Respect above all: Every call is made with patience, compassion, and deep respect for your parents’ wellbeing and privacy.

By the end of the Elder Wellness Marathon, your parents will have walked beside me for six months, building healthier habits step by step. With daily reminders and encouragement, they may:

• Feel more confident about their routines — eating well, taking medicines, sleeping on time, and staying active.
• Develop lasting habits — daily check-ins help turn small tasks into steady practices they can continue on their own.
• Stay on track — learning how to notice their own moods, energy, and wellness patterns without forgetting.
• Experience greater wellbeing — with reduced loneliness, more structure, and a healthier lifestyle.
  

For children, you’ll receive a Gratitude Certificate — a proud symbol of the love and responsibility you’ve shown by caring for your parents from afar.

This is more than a program — it’s a journey of companionship, awareness, and habit-building that empowers parents and honours children.