Rising mental health problems in elderly population a serious cause for concern
Rising mental health problems in elderly population a serious cause for concern Home Rising mental health problems in elderly population a serious cause for concern In 2016, there were approximately 500 old age homes in India. The number currently stands at 728 homes as of 2021. Let that sink in for a moment. For a […]
Bridging gap between elderly and healthcare facilities need of the hour
Bridging gap between elderly and healthcare facilities need of the hour Home Bridging gap between elderly and healthcare facilities need of the hour According to the National Statistical Office’s (NSO) Elderly in India 2021 report, the current elderly population in India is 138 million. The report also touched upon the future briefly, predicting an increase […]
Changing times call for sustainable measures to tackle anything even across old age homes
Changing times call for sustainable measures to tackle anything even across old age homes Home Changing times call for sustainable measures to tackle anything even across old age homes Typically, old age is one of the major factors that lead to the death of elderly residents across old age homes. However, as the coronavirus pandemic […]
With lack of medical facilities across old age homes, offering need-specific solutions becomes crucial
With lack of medical facilities across old age homes, offering need-specific solutions becomes crucial Home With lack of medical facilities across old age homes, offering need-specific solutions becomes crucial Studies have shown that among the 700 odd number of old age homes present across India today, many of them are still deprived of readily available […]
Corporations moving beyond profit-making to support disempowered elderly
Corporations moving beyond profit-making to support disempowered elderly Home Corporations moving beyond profit-making to support disempowered elderly Beena, a 74-year-old woman, has been facing difficulties while buying groceries for herself. During Covid, when the world is suffering, she has been going out, risking her life for availing basic necessities. The saddest reality is that she […]