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OLD PEOPLE NEWS
In this small town, a new way of caring for older people is bringing hope
January 02, 2024 12:52 pm
As Britain’s population ages, with almost 19% of the population older than 65, according to the 2021 census, up from 16% a decade before, the needs of an increasingly frail older population are weighing on the country’s health care system.
International Day of Older Persons: Elder abuse a pressing concern. Over 2 lakh calls on national helpline from Maharashtra
September 30, 2023 8:23 pm
The Elder Line is a national helpline for senior citizens set up by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in collaboration with the National Institute of Social Defence and participating state governments.
Elderly people must drink more tea; find out why
January 07, 2021 7:03 pm
For the research, data from the Newcastle 85+ study, involving more than 1,000 85-year-olds from Newcastle and North Tyneside, was used. The study was started in 2006, and it is continuing till date, with about 200 participants as they become centenarians
Older people, diabetics at higher risk of death from coronavirus: Lancet study
March 12, 2020 9:12 am
While prolonged viral shedding suggests that patients may still be capable of spreading COVID-19, the researchers caution that the duration of viral shedding is influenced by disease severity.
No country for the old: Seven out of 10 elderly who live alone are women
October 08, 2014 2:17 am
A whopping 72.83 per cent of old people who live alone are women.
Old people who banish regrets 'happier and cope better with stress'
April 20, 2012 1:57 pm
Regrets naturally decrease as we get older as we try to make the most of the time we have left.
Age Old Connections
February 02, 2011 12:23 am
When Sheela Bansals grandson Aarav opened a facebook account for the 65-year-old in November 2009,she was unaware of the impact it would have on her social life.
Video games can help combat depression in older people: Study
February 26, 2010 1:44 pm
Regular video game playing can help combat depression in older people effectively,a new research has claimed.
Houseplants have positive effects on old people
February 27, 2009 12:06 pm
Caring for houseplants can have very positive effects on the lives of retirement community residents,according to a new study.
Aerobic,resistance best exercises for elderly
January 27, 2009 11:21 am
Older,obese adults who do a combination of aerobic and resistance exercises have less insulin resistance and are better able to do simple tasks.
OLD PEOPLE PHOTOS
International Day for Older Persons: Photo series captures the many emotions of the elderly at old age homes
October 01, 2021 10:25 am
Abandoned Souls is a soul-stirring photo series by photographer Niraj Gera which gives voice to the desolated souls living in old age homes
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