Page 3 - Elderly Population

Increase fund allocation for adolescents', elderly's health in budget: NGOs

Agewell Foundation found that the budgetary provisions can address the issues concerning them to a larger extent

Lower death rate pushes elderly population growth to 13.8 cr in 2021:Study

Population of the elderly in India has been increasing steadily since 1961 as it touched 13.8 crore in 2021, growing faster due to decrease in death rate, according to a study by NSO

Can you slow down ageing? Researchers say breakthrough is coming

Clearly, we're all learning to adjust our conception of age. People are living longer, staying healthier longer and accomplishing things late in life that once seemed possible only at younger ages

Govt issues guidelines on vaccinating elderly, differently-abled near home

Vaccination sessions could be organised at community centres, resident welfare association centres, panchayat ghar, school buildings or old age homes, among others

Govt issues guidelines on vaccinating elderly, differently-abled near home

The Centre Thursday issued guidelines for vaccination near home, making it easier for the elderly and the differently-abled to get inoculated against coronavirus.

With China's increasing aging population, elder care costs loom large

In about 25 years, one-third of China's population will be retirees, and their living and health care expenses will take up one-fourth of the country's Gross domestic product (GDP)

Covid: Around 82.4% elderly dealing with health anxiety issues, says study

Around 82.4 per cent elderly are dealing with health anxiety issues due to rising COVID-19 cases and fatalities around them, a new study has claimed

Covid vaccination lowers cases, deaths among elderly in some Indian states

India began vaccinating healthcare and frontline workers on January 16, 2021; people over the age of 60 from March 1,people between the ages of 45 and 59 from April 1.

A data-driven path to vaccine equity

The relative weightage of economic activities and mortality may be a serious issue, which the policymakers should decide and the model can be rebuilt based on the country's perspective

Covid-19 patients above 65 years of age more prone to reinfection: Study

While most people who have had Covid-19 are protected from catching it again for at least six months, elderly patients above 65 years of age are more prone to reinfection, says a new study

An eldertech start-up is looking to keep seniors healthy and happy

The year gone by has triggered serious concern for the ageing population, a segment of society that has forever struggled with a pervasive and never-ending epidemic: Loneliness

Around 75% of elderly in India suffering from a chronic disease: Study

The survey found that more than one in 10 people aged 60 and above have 'probable major depression' in states including Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar and Goa

Older adults should undertake exercise ahead of elective surgery

New research suggests that older adults about to undergo elective surgery should undertake a sustained program of targeted exercise beforehand to counteract the muscle-wasting effects of bed rest.

Oxford Covid-19 vaccine prompts immune response among adults: AstraZeneca

The Financial Times reported that the vaccine, being developed by Oxford and AstraZeneca, triggers protective antibodies and T-cells in older age groups. It cited two people familiar with the finding

China's Sinovac Covid-19 vaccine candidate appears safe for elderly: Report

Four of the world's eight vaccines that are in the third phase of trials are from China

Peaking population

India must prepare for the social implications of declining fertility

Covid-19 lockdown affected lives of 65% elderly due to job loss: Report

The study also highlighted that 42 per cent of the elders reported worsening of health conditions during the lockdown

India on the brink of reaching grim milestone of 5,000 Covid-19 deaths

It began as a rich man's disease that came to India on the plane and then ended up uprooting the poor as well.

Story in numbers: Elderly population is alone and vulnerable amid lockdown

The problems of elderly callers ranged from the shortage of medicines and physical support to anxiety, fear and anxiousness

The other population problem

Many parts of India are already ageing