Srinagar, May 5 -- As life moves into its later years, what people seek most is not wealth or medicine, but closeness-someone to sit with, to listen, to share memories that span decades. Old age is a time when stories want to be told and emotions want to be understood. Yet, for many elderly individuals today, this stage is marked by isolation. Large homes fall silent, courtyards remain empty, and hopeful eyes linger on doorways that rarely see familiar faces. This is not just an individual sorrow; it reflects a deeper fracture in society. Modern life has scattered families. The demands of work, education, and better opportunities have taken younger generations far from home-often across cities, sometimes across continents. While this move...