Elderly Care In India
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Monkey Mourns Elderly Woman Who Fed It For Years In Karnataka, Emotional Video Viral
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- India News | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A monkey was filmed weeping and hugging the body of 85-year-old Parvatamma, who passed away on Monday (Mar 30) from age-related illness.
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Telangana Assembly Passes Bill To Ensure Senior Citizens' Financial Security
- Monday March 30, 2026
- Telangana News | Press Trust of India
New Telangana law requires employees and public representatives to support elderly parents financially.
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Stopping Preventive Medications In Elderly Does Not Increase Risk Of Death Or Hospitalisation: Analysis
- Friday March 27, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Findings published in the journal BioMed Central (BMC) Geriatrics also suggest that de-prescribing was not related with an increased risk of falls.
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www.ndtv.com
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Establishing Geriatric Care A Must For India's Ageing Population: Experts
- Tuesday February 3, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Amid a rapidly ageing population in India, experts on Tuesday stressed the need for a home-based, community-led and integrated elder care model to boost geriatric care in the country.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mental Health Care For Senior Citizens: Beginner's Guide For Indian Families
- Monday September 8, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
India's elderly population is growing, but their mental health needs are often overlooked. Depression, loneliness, and anxiety in older adults don't just affect the mind, they worsen physical health too.
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www.ndtv.com
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Government Staff Can Take 30-Day Leave To Care For Elderly Parents: Centre
- Thursday July 24, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The service rules allow 30 days' leave to Central government employees, which can be availed for any personal reason including that of taking care of elderly parents, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said in Rajya Sabha on Thursda
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www.ndtv.com
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Covid More Severe Among Elderly: Kerala Health Minister As Cases Increase
- Wednesday June 11, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
Amid an increase in Covid-19 cases, Kerala Health Minister Veena George has said that special care should be taken as the disease remains more severe among the elderly and those with other diseases.
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www.ndtv.com
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PM Modi Urges Immediate Focus On Obesity In India; Here's How Lifestyle Changes Can Help
- Monday February 24, 2025
- Health | Manya Singh
PM Modi on Obesity in India: In the year 2022, around 250 Cr. people were overweight globally. Fortunately, you can overcome obesity and improve your quality of life by implementing healthy lifestyle changes.
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www.ndtv.com
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7 In 10 Indians Support Health Coverage Expansion For Senior Citizens, Poll Reveals
- Thursday September 12, 2024
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
A recent poll revealed that 70% of Indians believe the government's move to provide health coverage to senior citizens under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) will significantly benefit the elderly.
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www.ndtv.com
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India Will Have 17 Percent Of Global Elderly Population By 2050: Report
- Wednesday April 17, 2024
- India News | Asian News International
India is set to accommodate up to 17 percent of the global elderly population by 2050. The forecast comes in the report titled 'Golden opportunities from the silver economy - analyzing the future of senior care in India'.
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www.ndtv.com
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Monkey Mourns Elderly Woman Who Fed It For Years In Karnataka, Emotional Video Viral
- Wednesday April 1, 2026
- India News | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A monkey was filmed weeping and hugging the body of 85-year-old Parvatamma, who passed away on Monday (Mar 30) from age-related illness.
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www.ndtv.com
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Telangana Assembly Passes Bill To Ensure Senior Citizens' Financial Security
- Monday March 30, 2026
- Telangana News | Press Trust of India
New Telangana law requires employees and public representatives to support elderly parents financially.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Stopping Preventive Medications In Elderly Does Not Increase Risk Of Death Or Hospitalisation: Analysis
- Friday March 27, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
Findings published in the journal BioMed Central (BMC) Geriatrics also suggest that de-prescribing was not related with an increased risk of falls.
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www.ndtv.com
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Establishing Geriatric Care A Must For India's Ageing Population: Experts
- Tuesday February 3, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Amid a rapidly ageing population in India, experts on Tuesday stressed the need for a home-based, community-led and integrated elder care model to boost geriatric care in the country.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mental Health Care For Senior Citizens: Beginner's Guide For Indian Families
- Monday September 8, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
India's elderly population is growing, but their mental health needs are often overlooked. Depression, loneliness, and anxiety in older adults don't just affect the mind, they worsen physical health too.
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www.ndtv.com
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Government Staff Can Take 30-Day Leave To Care For Elderly Parents: Centre
- Thursday July 24, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The service rules allow 30 days' leave to Central government employees, which can be availed for any personal reason including that of taking care of elderly parents, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said in Rajya Sabha on Thursda
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www.ndtv.com
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Covid More Severe Among Elderly: Kerala Health Minister As Cases Increase
- Wednesday June 11, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
Amid an increase in Covid-19 cases, Kerala Health Minister Veena George has said that special care should be taken as the disease remains more severe among the elderly and those with other diseases.
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www.ndtv.com
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PM Modi Urges Immediate Focus On Obesity In India; Here's How Lifestyle Changes Can Help
- Monday February 24, 2025
- Health | Manya Singh
PM Modi on Obesity in India: In the year 2022, around 250 Cr. people were overweight globally. Fortunately, you can overcome obesity and improve your quality of life by implementing healthy lifestyle changes.
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www.ndtv.com
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7 In 10 Indians Support Health Coverage Expansion For Senior Citizens, Poll Reveals
- Thursday September 12, 2024
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
A recent poll revealed that 70% of Indians believe the government's move to provide health coverage to senior citizens under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) will significantly benefit the elderly.
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www.ndtv.com
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India Will Have 17 Percent Of Global Elderly Population By 2050: Report
- Wednesday April 17, 2024
- India News | Asian News International
India is set to accommodate up to 17 percent of the global elderly population by 2050. The forecast comes in the report titled 'Golden opportunities from the silver economy - analyzing the future of senior care in India'.
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www.ndtv.com