barrier reef but never got the opportunity while he was in the government service its yesterday once more for grandpa and ma more and more older people in urban india are discovering the thrills of life postretirement today they indulge in activities that even the current generation wouldnt dream of doing they are much more confident and independent today says sheilu sreenivasan founder president dignity foundation and dignity lifestyle township its too rigorous aamir ahmed a dance trainer who runs ballrumours in the capital confirms that older couples are joining his classes two years back they had trekked to namtso lake in north tibet and then to everest base camp north face time to sit back and relax let life drift on slowly new explorerstravel especially international is a major attraction for senior citizens longer lifespan better health disposable income and more opportunities are some of the reasons behind the change in attitude i once had an elderly couple who wanted to learn ballroom dance because they were not able to join a dance session while on a cruise as one senior citizen loves to say i never think of my age age is just a number for a growing number of senior citizens who are living it up with foreign travel adventure sports salsa classes and much more toi phototurning 60 the world citizen as the study calls this group indulges more in leisurely activities and lifestyle enhancement leisure has become a big part of their lives and they dont feel guilty while splurging on themselves after all life begins at 60 its a great way to stay entertained and fit at the same time he says a major part of their spending is on apparel and their monthly spending amounts to rs 8142 says the study thats a sentiment many others would agree with mandip sing soin md ibex expeditions remembers an 84yearold retired army general who recently did two para jumps