India, Sept. 15 -- Many of us have reached that stage in our lives where there is a role reversal scenario taking place at home. A large number of my friends are in similar shoes or have walked in the same shoes as me. Suddenly, it is you who is the responsible one, taking on duties that you took for granted as your parents were there literally for everything happening in your life.

Slowly but surely, that inevitable phase arrives when they need you more and you must be there for them. Watching your parents age is a challenging and emotional roller-coaster ride. This is the stage when they need support from their closest family members and it must be given.

We all look forward to growing up. We feel it is hip to get older and wiser. But...