How are you, dad? A lush-green Indian state is grappling with an ageing problemKerala, India's fastest-ageing state, is emerging as a blueprint for tackling the country's ageing population and elderly care challenges. ...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Swiss healthcare united against immigration cap planAt a Swiss nursing home, Marcelle Mivelaz celebrated her 80th birthday surrounded by friends, as a team of mostly foreign nurses and caregi...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
'I walked out of my toxic job, and my boss told me to go back in for one last thing': A nursing home receptionist's story and the crisis behind itA receptionist at an assisted living facility resigned after being forced to manage residents with dementia attempting to leave, a task bey...
26 May, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Home nursing, oxygen, physio - health insurance covers only 60–180 days after hospitalisation; here’s how to plan the restHome nursing, physiotherapy, oxygen support—health insurance can cover these for 60-180 days after discharge, with conditions. The rest of ...
06 Apr, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Budget signals: India’s ageing population isn’t a burden, it’s a $50 bn opportunityIndia's rapidly aging population presents a significant economic opportunity, with the senior-care sector poised for substantial growth. Th...
04 Feb, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
India Inc goes the extra mile to share caregivers’ loadCorporate India is increasingly supporting its large caregiver workforce, with 79% of employees juggling personal and professional duties. ...
28 Sep, 2025, 04.58 PM IST
A silver lining for the golden yearsDeveloped nations face a crisis with aging populations and a shortage of caregivers, creating opportunities for young Indians abroad. India...
22 Aug, 2025, 11.41 PM IST
Budget 2025: In letter to Sitharaman, NGO seeks prioritising elderly welfareAn NGO has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to address the growing issues of India's elderly in the Union Budget. Key recommendati...
28 Jan, 2025, 03.41 PM IST
Private and public sectors should consider increasing maternity leave to 9 months: NITI Aayog member"Both private and public sector need to sit together to think about increasing the maternity leave of the mothers from present six months t...
15 May, 2023, 06.09 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
Living with Alzheimer's: China's health time bombApproximately 10 million people have been diagnosed with the degenerative -- and incurable -- brain disorder in China, which accounts for a...
19 Sep, 2021, 11.02 AM IST
Japan floods leave up to 34 dead, many at nursing homesHelicopters and boats rescued more people from their homes in the Kumamoto region.More than 40,000 defense troops, the coast guard and fire...
05 Jul, 2020, 03.28 PM IST
Govt healthcare institutions can consider developing training courses for caregivers: President KovindThe president was speaking at an event to present the National Florence Nightingale Awards to 36 nurses for their meritorious services in t...
05 Dec, 2019, 01.29 PM IST
Former UST Global CEO to launch venture fund and projects for elderly carePilla said the venture fund, with an initial corpus of $ 50 to 75 million, would be launched on September 8 to promote start-ups, with a sl...
04 Jul, 2019, 08.00 PM IST
Home healthcare startup Life Circle raises funds from GROUPE SOSFrance headquartered GROUPE SOS is a 30 year old company with annual turnover of USD 900 million and employs 14,0000 caregivers across Fran...
11 May, 2016, 04.53 PM IST
Retirement is for the weak-hearted, seniors make passions work for themSecond careers for seniors are on the rise as more and more of them turn to small businesses in training and creative arts such as knit tin...
18 Jan, 2016, 12.15 PM IST
Government to sustain all programmes for elderly, ensure pensionThe number of aged persons in India is projected to increase from 103.8 million currently to 173.2 million by the year 2026.
04 Dec, 2014, 02.16 PM IST