Senior Care News

This blog will discuss the top benefits of senior citizens’ healthcare insurance and how it can help you manage healthcare costs

Mangaluru: AJ Hospital and Research Centre is launching an initiative called Vriddhi – an elderly engagement programme, on October 3.

Founded in 2020 SilverGenie has earned a place among the top 20 startups in Google’s Accelerator Cohort Program. They are working to revolutionise elderly care in India by leveraging technology to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions. With real-time updates and remote monitoring, the platform empowers seniors to lead independent lives while ensuring their health and well-being.

By 2050, elderly individuals will outnumber the younger population globally for the first time, and developers must prioritize them in their decision-making processes.

Dementia India Alliance (DIA), a non-profit organisation, in partnership with Sneha Sandhya Age Care Foundation, organised the ‘Blue Button Movement’ programme at R.K Beach on September 21 (Thursday), marking the World Alzheimer’s Day.

The HSBC Quality of Life Report gathered data from 2,250 respondents across nine different markets; mainland China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States.

Welldercare’s line of smart portraits and mirrors for vitals monitoring and fall detection are in advanced design and engineering stages and are expected to go on sale in the first quarter of 2024

This strategic financial infusion marks a significant milestone for Treat at Home and is set to play a pivotal role in their ambitious expansion plans

Senior citizen apps Khyaal has announced its strategic partnership with digital health platform Tata 1mg. This collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing the quality of life for senior citizens across India.

They are demanding the introduction of priority check-in counters and improved facilities to reduce stress and improve the overall travel experience for senior citizens.

Under the scheme, police are maintaining a record of people aged 60 and above and are available on call on helpline number 112 for quick response. Pointedly, police personnel will also check regularly the homes of the elderly to ensure their safety and well-being.

Margao : A delegation of the All-Goa Senior Citizens Federation on Sunday called on Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phaldessai highlighting several issues faced by the elderly in the state.

Mobility Smart, a provider of mobility scooters and equipment, is working on new and innovative ways to bring affordable mobility aids to those who need them

Ms Marshall’s appointment is a significant step forward in ensuring that the aged care sector is represented in the governing body of the nursing and midwifery profession

In many parts of the world, older adults are likely to live with multiple generations of their families. But not in the United States, according to a Pew Research Center study. It found that in the U.S., 27% of those who are 60 and older live alone.

According to the What Women Want surveys, almost half of American women aged 25 or more years lack an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Many said that they are living paycheck to paycheck without any meaningful savings

The debate about whether employees should be required to return to the workplace has generally focused on commuting, convenience and child care.

The government is now moving to increase the number of aged care workers from overseas and expedite their visa applications to deal with the shortages

More than 20 private or voluntary nursing homes have closed in the past 18 months, in many cases due to financial pressures. 

The need for caregivers is growing across South Carolina and here in the Lowcountry.

By 2030, South Carolina will need 41,850 caregivers to support the population according to The Alzheimer’s Association. That’s a 31% increase from 2020.

Many older single women in Japan are struggling to make ends meet in their low-paid, nonregular jobs and are trapped in casual employment in a country with a persistently wide gender gap.

Threshold and Alone Report Reveals 42% of Respondents experiencing high stress due to accommodation insecurity

A woman living in Austin turned 102 years old last month. Sue Rummel celebrated the special day with friends at Ledgestone Senior Living, enjoying cake and Frank Sinatra songs.

Health secretary Steve Barclay believes the social care crisis could be eased by using robots and AI in homes for the elderly.