Senior Care News

Retirement communities provide a range of facilities and services for older people based on their preferences

life expectancy in India nearly doubled from 35.21 years in 1950 to 70.19 years in 2022. And while this is a positive trend that reflects remarkable progress in healthcare and quality of life, it also exposes our longevity risks;

The first step is determining health insurance providers with a distinguished market reputation for robust services.

Every senior citizen imagines a good retirement life with their savings, hoping it can give them all the comforts they need for the years that lay ahead.

You can do many things to keep yourself busy and treat retirement not as a punishment but to enjoy and discover things you may have missed during your working years.

Currently, HCAH boasts the largest chain of Transition Care Centres in the country, with over 325 beds spread across multiple cities, it claimed.

According to the United Nations, India’s ageing population is expected to be 19.5 per cent of the total population by 2050 and the numbers are likely to increase to 193 million by 2031 from 138 million in 2021.

Elderly patients are especially vulnerable due to weakened immunity

Entering retirement without essential financial instruments may restrict the full enjoyment of this phase. Ensure you have the financial tools required to make the most of your retirement journey.

The law does not permit refunding the back-accumulated money of employees to the State government in case of going back to OPS, says MoS Pankaj Chaudhary

These one-day getaways near Mumbai provide a perfect blend of relaxation, history, and natural beauty for elderly travellers

The elderly in need of the support of skilled caregivers is on the rise in Bengaluru but the city has been failing to cater to the rising demand.

Some seniors prefer age-restricted communities, while others want intergenerational living. There is little research to show which option is healthier.

A senior living facility in Scotland recently held a “baby shower” using dolls for its patients with dementia.

What is surprising is retailers are failing to grasp the opportunities presented by our changing demographics.

Older households have significant assets and spending power, but shops often fail to adapt to their needs.

This meeting will be co-organized by a Member State, the Republic of Korea (ROK), which is one of the most rapidly ageing society and a continuous supporter of WHO’s work on healthy ageing and integrated care and long-term care.

AS we delve into the discussion of elderly care, the question becomes evident whether the government, individuals, families or NGOs should take on the primary role.

Phillipines: Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has raised concern over the implementation of a law that doubled the monthly pension of indigent senior citizens from P500 to P1,000.

The facilities can look like luxury apartments or modest group homes, and can vary in pricing structures. Here’s a guide.

Lots of baby boomers are going to sell their homes in the years ahead. The trick is to beat the crowd.

As Gen Zers and millennials move through life, all will have to learn to manage their individual finances. But some will bear responsibility for others as well.

The trend towards privatisation in the elderly care sector is continuing in Switzerland.

India’s ageing will be rapid and we need a fully-funded pension system with wide coverage that ensures social security for all the elderly. For that, the OPS ghost must be banished.

The contributory pension review committee has recommended that the state government increase its share in the pension scheme from the existing 10% to 14%.