African Proverb of the Day: 'A child that is not embraced by the village...'-Life lessons on belonging, community, compassion, and why every child needs to feel seen and valuedAn ancient African proverb warns that a child rejected by their village will seek warmth through destruction. This wisdom underscores the u...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Greek proverb of the day: 'Old age and poverty are wounds that can’t be...' - thought-provoking lessons on life’s harsh reality, aging, poverty and why planning ahead for the future is importantGreek proverb of the day: Old age and poverty are presented as deeply challenging, irreversible conditions that significantly impact qualit...
24 May, 2026, 02.38 AM IST
Grandpa ditched retirement homes for a beachfront hotel. His logic is hard to ignoreA grandfather's unconventional retirement choice has captured global attention. He opted for a beachfront hotel over a retirement home, cit...
19 May, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
'You can start any day': 98-year-old Ahmedabad woman is Anand Mahindra's inspiration. Who is Prabhavati Nani?An Ahmedabad grandmother, Prabhavati Nani, found a new purpose in her nineties. After her husband's passing, she started a home-based food ...
20 Apr, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
MacKenzie Scott donates $70 million to boost meals and care for elderly in USMacKenzie Scott donation news shows support for elderly care in the US. Meals on Wheels America will use the funds to improve meal delivery...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
In Kerala’s greying electorate, a quiet demand for security and dignity shapes the poll moodKerala's Assembly elections focus on senior citizens. This large voting bloc prioritizes consistent pension payments and accessible healthc...
04 Apr, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Kerala becomes first Indian state to establish senior citizens commissionKerala has become India's first state to create a commission for senior citizens, focusing on their rights, welfare, and rehabilitation. Ch...
20 Mar, 2025, 10.25 PM IST
People Not Places: Check out all about cast, plot and productionPeople Not Places, directed by Brad Furman, has added seven new cast members. The film follows an elderly widow and a homeless man as they ...
20 Jul, 2024, 02.12 AM IST
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
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
Amid raging second COVID-19 wave, the elderly battle loneliness and anxietyThe COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly difficult for people like Sarin who have been living independently and are elderly. Besides bei...
18 Apr, 2021, 12.22 PM IST
It takes a village to protect the elderly: India's senior living communities race to beat Covid-19 challengesHealthcare still remains a primary concern for any senior living community.
07 Apr, 2020, 05.52 PM IST
Covid-19: Why social distancing is a big worry for senior citizensA survey by HelpAge India estimates that about 6% of senior citizens in India live alone. Loneliness among elders, is a problem that cuts a...
29 Mar, 2020, 09.46 AM IST
No country for the old: One in two elderly people in India are lonelyMore than infirmity, it's loneliness that is killing our elderly. Take a look at this study ...
28 Jun, 2017, 07.08 PM IST
Healthcare start up for elderly ties up with HIDCODesigned to help the elderly, Kolkata start up Support Elders tied up with HIDCO (West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporatio...
31 Dec, 2015, 06.52 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
Loneliness and poverty make elderly commit crimesYoung men still commit crimes. But crime rates among the elderly are rising in Britain and other European and Asian nations.
29 May, 2015, 01.33 PM IST