Senior Care News

Samarth, India’s largest community of senior citizens with a presence in 92 cities, has launched customised travel experiences for seniors in partnership with Breakaway, a travel specialist which has delighted travellers in India and from overseas over the last 12 years, filling a significant gap in this space

In a study conducted on 463 people from urban and rural areas of the district who are over 60 years of age, 13.7% of these elderly people have been found to be facing some or the other psychological health issue, said researchers of the Department of Community Medicine of Prayagraj-based Moti Lal Nehru Medical College.

The Centre has initiated internal discussions on engaging and hiring retirees for part-time work, consulting roles and mentorship functions in sectors such as education and healthcare, which are facing demand-supply gaps in talent, said officials.

Over the past few years, India has witnessed a rapid increase in the number of cybercrimes. With the growing adoption of technology and digitalization, there has been a rise in cyber fraud, identity theft, and cyberstalking, which has led to an alarming increase in cybercrime in the city

On the occasion of International Nurses Day, we spoke to Kavita, a young nurse working at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh in the Cardiac Critical Care Unit, who saved life of a man lying unconscious on the road with her presence of mind and prompt action.

For many seniors, professional caregivers can provide vital assistance, offering a range of services to help them stay healthy, independent, and engaged in their communities.

Columbia Pacific to invest Rs 200 cr to launch senior living homes across India

There are 13,355 senior citizens living alone in the city as their children have either settled abroad or are staying in other cities, shows the survey carried out by the police department.

It can be extremely overwhelming for an older person to learn about all the latest technologies in the modern world. The younger generation has no problem ordering food on Zomato, Swiggy, or Uber. For an elder, to learn about so many new technologies in the new world is quite overwhelming.

In a first of its kind initiative in the state, a well-equipped ‘care centre’ especially dedicated to senior citizens of the society would be set up in the Sangam city.

The Irdai will introduce guidelines for insurers to offer standard health insurance products to those aged 60 and above. This move will benefit seniors who are either refused health insurance or have to pay high premiums.

By being proactive about their health and obtaining comprehensive health insurance coverage, seniors can protect themselves from the financial burden of medical expenses