Elderly people News

UNFPA urges India to prepare for a doubled elderly population by 2050 with investments in healthcare, housing, and pensions. 

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.

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.  

Contrary to what you may think, your elderly loved ones have their preferences and it is important to involve them in decision making.

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

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:

The mobile van will be launched on October 1, which is being celebrated as the International Day of Older Persons.

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.

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.

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

The study further reveals that conditions associated with dementia such as memory loss and impairment of two brain functions may also follow.

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.

Hangover or veisalgia is usually experienced after an alcoholic over-indulgence.  

Doctors say osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis in India, affecting over 15 million adults every year.

 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.