The Longitudinal Ageing Study in India states that about 40% of the country’s senior population have some form of disability,…
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A Higher Purpose: Examining Links Between Sense of Purpose & Healthy Behavior in Older Adults
Much research has touted the benefits of having a sense of purpose and direction in life, including better immune functioning…
It’s More Than Physical Health: Successful Aging Across Cultures
Traditional North American models of successful aging often focus primarily on physical and cognitive health maintenance in later years. A…
Union Cabinet approves Model Tenancy Act: All you need to know
In a release, the central government said that the Model Tenancy Act will facilitate unlocking of vacant houses for rental…
Start-ups for elderly care to get a big push
NEW DELHI: In a significant step towards bringing focus on addressing the needs of the fast rising elderly population, the…
Elderly from Tamil Nadu care home take internet by storm via podcasts
CHENNAI: Until three months ago, K Subramanian, enjoyed the leisurely pace of life at the Coimbatore retirement home where he…
Rajagopalg Seniorcare Eldercare Palliativecare Activity
We have this familiar discussion with the families of elders when they call in “what will my relatives say if…
Medical emergencies and loneliness: How an eldercare company is fighting the two biggest problems faced by senior citizens
For Gurugram-based numerologist and tarot card reader Pooja Vaid, Emoha Eldercare’s services could not have come at a better time.…
Columbia Pacific Communities, Fortis Healthcare launch #ReachOut campaign
The ten-day social media campaign encourages senior citizens to seek help for their mental health… Read more at: https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/advertising/columbia-pacific-communities-fortis-healthcare-launch-reachout-campaign/82708686
Lockdowns are working, although not in every state
State governments have been increasingly using lockdowns as a way to control the spread of covid-19 cases, even as their…