Question 1

What is Marzi?

Accepted Answer

Marzi is India’s first active ageing platform, designed to help seniors live life on their own terms, offering curated travel and wellness programmes, safe homes, healthcare services, and vibrant community events. Marzi empowers seniors to embrace independence, adventure, and better living. With the Marzi team, seniors are always in the best care.

Question 2

What is Active Ageing?

Accepted Answer

Active Ageing is not just about living longer but about living more meaningfully, with strength and fullness. It is about health, purpose, and connection enriching each day with movement, meaning, and memorable experiences.

Question 3

What is the meaning of active ager?

Accepted Answer

Active agers are individuals, usually 55 and above, who maintain a healthy lifestyle, engage in wellness activities, and prioritise safety to enhance their quality of life as they age.

Question 4

What are the 4 pillars of active aging?

Accepted Answer

The World Health Organisation’s active ageing model focuses on four key areas: health, lifelong learning, participation, and security. It offers older adults a policy framework to develop their potential for well-being, supporting both longevity and quality of life.

Question 5

What is the difference between healthy aging and active aging?

Accepted Answer

Healthy ageing is a complex, lifelong process that depends on the sustained ability to maintain good health in later years. Active ageing acknowledges the factors that shape how individuals live and act in their daily lives.

Question 6

What is the difference between Healthspan and Lifespan?

Accepted Answer

Lifespan is the number of years you live, while Healthspan is the number of years you live well. Marzi focuses on extending healthspan by helping seniors remain independent, active, and fulfilled for as long as possible.

Question 7

What services does Marzi offer for seniors?

Accepted Answer

Marzi offers a wide range of services including Travel & Experiences (curated trips and retreats), Events & Community Workshops, Safe & Secure Homes, Health MAP (preventive care, nutrition, fitness, tech-enabled monitoring), Health MAP for Organisations, and Concierge Health Services.

Question 8

Does Marzi offer online resources for healthy ageing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Marzi provides expert articles, video content, and interactive workshops on topics such as longevity, wellness, travel, and financial independence.

Question 9

What are Blue Zones and Blue Zone Living?

Accepted Answer

Blue Zones are regions where people live the longest and healthiest lives, supported by habits such as staying active, eating well, building strong social connections, and living with purpose. Marzi draws inspiration from these regions to create environments and services that foster longevity, joy, and well-being.

Question 10

What are the 4 pillars of active ageing?

Accepted Answer

The four pillars of active ageing are Health, Participation, Security, and Lifelong Learning. Together, they mean living physically strong, socially connected, emotionally secure, and mentally engaged.

Question 11

What are the 6 determinants of active ageing?

Accepted Answer

The six determinants are: Health and Social Services, Behavioural Determinants (lifestyle choices), Personal Determinants (genetics and psychological factors), Physical Environment (safe surroundings), Social Environment (community and relationships), and Economic Determinants (financial and employment resources).

Question 12

What activities help seniors stay active and engaged?

Accepted Answer

Recommended activities include walking, yoga, tai chi, painting, music, gardening, group discussions, community events, and workshops. These activities help keep the body moving, the mind active, and social connections alive.

Question 13

How can independent seniors feel more connected and less lonely?

Accepted Answer

Start small by joining sessions or events, reaching out to someone new, or sharing a hobby or a meal. Marzi makes connection easier with low-pressure opportunities to engage.

Resources

Can Sailing the Nordic Seas Be Comfortable at 55+?

The Rise of Wellness Retreats for 55+

How Blue Zones Inspire the Best Years of Your Life

Why Travel is the Best Anti-Aging Secret

The Future of Active Ageing: Living Life on Your Terms

Loneliness is the Silent Epidemic—Here’s How to Beat It

Why Where You Live Matters: Choosing a Community That Supports Active Ageing