Senior Care News

TVS Emerald has partnered with senior citizen living community operator Columbia Pacific Group to develop and operate a senior living residential. Real estate developer Emerald Haven Realty Ltd (TVS Emerald) has partnered with senior citizen living community operator Columbia Pacific Group to develop and operate a senior living residential project in the city, company officials said on Wednesday.

While the impact of cybercrime is being felt by all strata of the society, the elderly are especially at risk of being duped, owing to their lack of awareness about technology and their tendency to trust duplicitous scammers.

Elderly care service provider Yodda has partnered with Medulance, emergency medical response service provider to offer fast and reliable emergency medical care to the clients of Yodda requiring medical support. The collaboration aims to provide well-equipped ambulances by Medulance to ensure prompt and efficient first-point medical attention during transit to the hospital.

HelpAge India Mumbai office in association with Smt. MMP Shah Women’s College of Arts & Commerce (Autonomous), Department of Sociology, Matunga celebrated HelpAge India’s 45th Anniversary.

The Railways earned an additional revenue of around Rs 2,242 crore from senior citizen travellers in 2022-23 by revoking concession offered to them, an RTI response has found.

May 1, 2023 With the expected growth of India’s older population, employment prospects in the care economy are likely to increase in the future

Presently, 182 citizens in the age group of 80 years and above are registered with Friends of 80 Plus, an organisation formed by a network and fellowship of like-minded people with the aims of reviving and upholding the Naga traditional practice of placing highest value and respect to elders.

Making health care accessible and equitable is the goal. Whether it’s developing lifesaving drugs or increasing access to quality care for underserved older adults, today’s health care leaders are looking to technology to make strides in an otherwise unforgiving economy.

Terminally ill patients in the state capital will soon be able to avail of expert advice from a team of palliative care experts, as the King George’s Medical University (KGMU) is planning to start home visits by such teams.

KITES Senior Care offers “Out of Hospital” care services to seniors, covering post-hospitalisation rehabilitation, palliative and dementia care.

The tie-up aims to serve clients with the best service experience fulfilled through technology with an initial expectation of hitting 1000+ tests a month.

MLA K.P. Mohanan, Chairman of the Legislative Committee on Welfare of Senior Citizens, said that proposals will be submitted before the Legislative Assembly Committee to ease technical hurdles in getting the rights and benefits of senior citizens.