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Loneliness in India is no longer a 'first world' problemIndians suffering from clinical consequences of loneliness in a country where finding individual privacy can be a challenge has been increa...27 Oct, 2023, 12.23 AM IST- Increase in old age pension, more tax relief, GST exemption for elderly -- NGOs' demands from Union BudgetThe Agewell Foundation said elderly-friendly budgetary provisions have become the need of the hour due to the ever-increasing gap between o...10 Jan, 2023, 04.01 PM IST
- Foot pedals, braille on taps: new draft guidelines of piped water supply for disabled, elderlyThe Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation has prepared draft guidelines to provide inputs to 'Harmonized Guidelines and Space Standar...21 Aug, 2022, 04.22 PM IST
- After Covid, rising inflation is hitting the elderly population hard: Agewell studyThe study, titled as 'Impact of Rising Inflation on Older Persons in India (With a special focus on impact on their human rights)', was con...29 Jul, 2022, 09.28 PM IST
- Pandemic hits finances & health of senior citizens, Covid made elderly pessimistic about the futureThe Covid pandemic changed the attitude of majority of elderly.05 Mar, 2022, 02.46 PM IST
- Budget: NGOs recommend creating separate ministry, special digital literacy scheme for elderlyIn view of the consequences of the pandemic, the need for increased social and health security has been emphasised upon while adding new ar...31 Jan, 2022, 11.47 PM IST
- 75.8% elderly in India claim gap between generations rose rapidly during Covid: StudyThe survey indicated that the generation gap has widened due to overstretched spells of coronavirus and related lockdowns.22 Sep, 2021, 08.13 PM IST
- Pandemic adversely affected life of elderly; most seniors experienced abuse during 2nd waveThe report found that 73% elderly went through abuse during and after the lockdown period.15 Jun, 2021, 02.09 PM IST
- Tele-mental health a good option for elderly struggling with mobility issues or societal stigmaChallenges in getting vaccine slots have also been cause for anxiety & helplessness for elderly.02 Jun, 2021, 05.52 PM IST
- Covid-19 affected health condition of 26 per cent elderly people in India: StudyDuring the survey, in addition to ascertaining the changing needs of the elderly people, it was also attempted to assess the impact of the ...18 Mar, 2021, 10.12 PM IST
- NHRC forms expert panel to study COVID impact on human rightsThe expert panel would be headed by Dr K S Reddy, president of Public Health Foundation of India. The expert committee would assess the imp...06 Jul, 2020, 08.42 AM IST
- Over 71 pc senior citizens in India victims of abuse by family members: SurveyAs per the survey, every second senior citizen is being "harassed or mistreated or humiliated by their own family members, children, relati...13 Jun, 2019, 10.26 PM IST
- Digital illiteracy marginalising elderly: SurveyTo assess the impact of the "ever-widening generation gap" on the lives of older persons, the foundation interviewed over 5000 old people i...27 Sep, 2017, 03.42 PM IST
- Over 65 per cent elderly face neglect in old age: Study89.7 per cent respondents out of 2705 respondents facing elder abuse said elderly face mistreatment in old age mostly due to financial reas...12 Jul, 2015, 02.46 PM IST
- Elderly ill treatment hesitate to complain: StudyAs many as 25 per cent to 30 per cent of elderly persons in India are victims of abuse, mistreatment and even torture, according to a recen...14 Jun, 2015, 02.38 PM IST
- Elderly women face age discrimination, ageism, elder abuse and mistreatment: StudyAs per 2011 Census there were approx. 6.5 Lakh elderly women in Delhi (approximately 51 per cent of total elderly population of Delhi).23 Mar, 2015, 02.11 PM IST
- Senior citizens in demand as tutorsParents are quickly latching on to the option of hiring senior tutors because of one primary reason - they are a safer option to young male...04 Jun, 2006, 12.37 AM IST
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