The deliberate desertion of an elderly family member at an elder care facility is a common kind of abandonment of an elderly person. In the majority of cases, such old persons suffer from dementia, Alzheimer's, or another form of cognitive impairment.
Amid the lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, the Himachal Pradesh government has provided a special relief to 5.69 lakh social security pensioners by making an advance payment of Rs 217.86 crore, officials said on Thursday.
The elderly population needs to be extra cautious and strictly follow the guidelines issued by the government to keep coronavirus at bay. They need to control any secondary disease such as diabetes and hypertension. Staying at home is most essential at this time.
The Narendra Modi government is planning to increase the jail term for those who abandon or abuse their elderly parents, to six months from the existing three months, according to a senior official.
Facebook and similar social networking sites could play a critical role in easing isolation and making them feel like they are part of a large community
Sitting increased especially among women and those who had been sitting a great deal at work, had a low physical activity level, and who suffered from sleep difficulties, mental disorders or poor health before retirement, said lead author Tuija Leskinen.
Older adults should adopt adequate drinking behaviours to reduce cognitive fatigue.
The most common signs of dehydration in the elderly are thirst, confusion, irritability and poor skin elasticity.
After age 50, prolonged sitting, and especially prolonged television viewing, becomes particularly hazardous
The findings of the research shows that adults aged 50 and over, who ate one fresh avocado daily for six months, experienced 25% increase in lutein levels in their brains and eyes.
Pet dogs are not only aesthetics. They have several health benefits as well.
The study highlighted that pet ownership may help older people achieve higher levels of physical activity or maintain their physical activity levels for a longer period of time
It's long been known that wounds or cuts in elderly take more time to heal as compared to young people. But until now, the reason as to why our bodies tend to recover slower as
Heavy drinking in older adults may impair cognitive function, learning, memory and motor function in older adults, according to a new study. Too much drinking can lead to neurophysiological and cognitive changes ranging from disrupted
An elderly Canadian couple who were forced to live in two different nursing homes after 62 years of marriage has been reunited after a heartbreaking photo of their went viral. Wolfram and Anita Gottschalk, 83
Laughter-based physical activity program could improve older adults' mental health, aerobic endurance and confidence in their ability to exercise, a study has found. In the study, older adults participated in a moderate-intensity group exercise progr
A new study has revealed that heart failures are likely to triple in people above the age of 60 by 2060. "Heart failure is a common condition worldwide and increases with age. Various disorders can
London: Any physical activity - from a little morning walk to picking your grandchildren from the bus stop - during the week will help people above the age of 60 to live longer, a study
New York: With ageing comes a broader understanding of the factors that influence the quality of life and psychological well-being among the elderly and sexual activity is a crucial part of this, researchers say.The findings
New Delhi, Oct 1: A large percentage of India's elderly face abuse from their sons, rather than daughters-in-law, with financial dependence being one of the main reasons for neglect and abuse. While the government gives
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