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Amid raging second COVID-19 wave, the elderly battle loneliness and anxiety

April 18, 2021 2:20 pm

NGOs working with the elderly said a lot of senior citizens especially those living alone have been battling depression, anxiety and a sense of abandonment since the onset of COVID-19 and the situation worsened during the second wave.

Only 29.2% elderly have control over finances: Agewell Foundation

July 22, 2014 12:05 pm

In a disturbing revelation, every third elderly person suffers from some sort of mistreatment...

Mistreatment most common form of elderly abuse in India: Study

July 20, 2014 11:21 am

The 2011 Census has shown that the elderly population (60+) of India accounted for 98.3 million.

Nuclear families violate human rights of elderly: Study

April 11, 2011 11:15 am

Many senior citizens in India end up living a lonely life,discriminated against and marginalised.

Nuclear families violate human rights of elderly: Study

April 11, 2011 11:11 am

Many senior citizens in India today end up living a lonely life,discriminated against and marginalised.

Older people don't like being called 'retired'

October 01, 2010 7:18 pm

The elderly are hurt and feel secluded when called retired,according to a study the Agewell Foundation.

Elderly file legal cases to pass time!

July 21, 2010 4:03 pm

Getting trapped in a legal hassle is last thing most people might want but...

GenNext clings to 'old' ideas: Study

May 31, 2010 2:31 pm

The trend towards nuclear families may be growing in India but the younger generation appreciates the wisdom of older ones and often seek their guidance in family matters from time to time,says a study.