India's Elderly Population To Double By 2050; Healthcare, Pensions Need More Attention: UNFPA
UNFPA urges India to prepare for a doubled elderly population by 2050 with investments in healthcare, housing, and pensions.
Jul 21, 2024, 11:26 AM ISTHow To Help Elderly People? With Physical Health, Mental Acuity, And Emotional Well-Being
As members of society, we can contribute to the well-being of our elders by actively offering assistance and support. This may involve engaging in volunteer initiatives or group activities that facilitate communication and interaction with them.
May 24, 2024, 19:35 PM ISTPoor Sense Of Smell Could Be A Sign Of Depression In Older Adults: Study
According to a recent study poor smell may be a sign of depression in older people, as it can lead to changes in mood, energy levels, and overall well-being, read on to learn more.
Jul 03, 2023, 10:05 AM IST
How to take care of seniors at home
Contrary to what you may think, your elderly loved ones have their preferences and it is important to involve them in decision making.
May 28, 2021, 16:42 PM ISTGood News: The elderly people can also beat coronavirus
According to research, it is not easy for the elderly to beat the corona, but this is also not impossible in India. To know more watch the video
Apr 27, 2020, 21:08 PM ISTWinters are most dangerous for kids and elderly people: Know what are the precautions
The children and elderly people are the first ones to fall sick in winters. Watch Zee news report on precautions to be taken this winter:
Dec 21, 2018, 11:40 AM ISTSoon mobile health van for abandoned elderly residing in old-age homes in NCR
The mobile van will be launched on October 1, which is being celebrated as the International Day of Older Persons.
Sep 29, 2018, 17:00 PM ISTExposure to cold weather may trigger heart failure risk in elderly
Previous research has shown that changes in the weather can affect the health of vulnerable people - for example, heat waves and cold spells have been shown to increase disease and even lead to death in people from low-income neighbourhoods.
Sep 27, 2017, 18:39 PM ISTAnti-ageing serum may be unsafe for elderly people: Study
A drug has previously been found to help elderly mice regrow their hair, run faster and live for longer.It works by removing cells in skin tissue that naturally accumulate as the rodents grow older.
Dec 31, 2016, 13:46 PM ISTModerate activity helps elderly people recover from disability
Moderate physical activities like walking can help older adults recover from a major disability more quickly and maintain their independence over time, according to a new study
Sep 30, 2016, 17:37 PM ISTDepressed oldies can be at dementia risk
The study further reveals that conditions associated with dementia such as memory loss and impairment of two brain functions may also follow.
May 01, 2016, 21:05 PM ISTSlow walking may signal Alzheimer's in the elderly
How fast elderly people walk may be related to the amount of amyloid they have built up in their brains, even if they don't yet have symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, says a study.
Dec 06, 2015, 14:27 PM ISTWhy hangovers get worse as we grow older
Hangover or veisalgia is usually experienced after an alcoholic over-indulgence.
Nov 04, 2015, 21:15 PM ISTWorld Arthritis Day: India may have 60 million osteoarthritis cases by 2025
Doctors say osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis in India, affecting over 15 million adults every year.
Oct 12, 2015, 21:09 PM ISTBritish authorities to deny people hearing aids
Britain's National Health Service (NHS) will start denying people with hearing problems access to hearing aids for the first time from Thursday in a controversial move that critics claim will worsen sufferers’ social isolation.
Oct 01, 2015, 20:49 PM ISTWorld Alzheimer's Day: What's normal and what's not–customary aging vs dementia!
Ritu Singh
Sep 21, 2015, 00:08 AM IST