Senior Care News

By 2036, 22.8% of Kerala’s population will be senior citizens, higher than the projected national average of 15%, according to a report by the UN Fund for Population Activities.

The India Ageing Report suggests that along with the growth in the elderly population, the nation has also been witnessing a decline in the population of the young.

People above 60 will constitute a fifth of India’s population by the middle of the century, the report said.

A report by health experts in Karnataka suggests that the state needs to improve its healthcare infrastructure and spend more on healthcare for the elderly, as the population of people over 60 is projected to increase to 15% by 2031.

Seniors will account for 19.5 per cent of India’s population, or around 194 million by 2050, providing immense opportunities for growth in senior specific services, while also posing challenges on account of living issues as a result of loneliness and rising instances of nuclear families.

The population over 50 years is expected to represent 27% of the projected population in India in 2036 out of which 13% will be over 60 years.

India’s elderly population is predicted to double to 20.8% by 2050, with the number reaching 36% by the end of the century

In a step towards empowering persons with disabilities and senior citizens across India, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, organized 'Samajik Adhikarita Shivirs' simultaneously at 72 locations nationwide.

Minister for Social Welfare and Women Empowerment P. Geetha Jeevan on Wednesday introduced a mobile application for senior citizens in Tiruchi.

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) have released the “India Ageing Report 2023” in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

To address the needs of senior living and highlight the growth potential within the senior care sector and the investment opportunities, ASLI will organise its fourth “ASLI Ageing Fest—Unlocking India’s Senior Care Investment Potential” on November 17 in Delhi.

To launch two premium residential projects in Chennai comprising 1,500 units

More than half of Canadians over 60 in the workforce are there because of financial necessity, according to Statistics Canada, including the cost of essential expenses without support from a pension plan.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, 2023. According to the U.S. Administration for Community Living, elder abuse refers to any knowing, intentional or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult.

Senior care has become an industry that youth should consider as it has the potential to be a fulfilling, exciting and rewarding career path for them to pursue moving forward.

Having people who are your eyes and ears on the ground, who can call you if they notice something amiss, is crucial.

These experts have developed a training curriculum on negotiation and dispute resolution for social workers, care managers, and health care professionals who regularly work with resistant older adults. Materials for family caregivers are being developed, too.

The island is aging faster than most places, a pattern made worse by the exodus of hundreds of thousands of young people, while it grapples with a shortage of caregivers.

Increasingly, middle-aged adults are simultaneously caring for their children and aging parents, both financially and emotionally.

Elders are often subjected to mistreatment in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. You need to know your rights regarding elder care so you can avoid such mistreatment.

The toll that caring for aging parents takes on their children can be allayed only by expanding our caring networks.

For some people, retirement can feel a bit like the dog that caught the car. You’ve prepared for this moment your entire adult life, and you’re certainly very happy to have gotten here but … well, now what?

A Chinese woman quit her job to become a "full-time daughter" and get paid 4,000 yuan (Rs 46,800) a month by her parents.

As with anything in life, our individual preferences and circumstances will vary. Some may want to “age in place,” while others may need to consider other housing options.