Page 6 - Senior Citizens

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

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

Move quickly and lock into current small-saving rates wherever you can

However, do so only if your asset allocation requires you to invest more on the debt side, and you are comfortable with the long lock-in

Kejriwal announces free visit for elderly to Ram temple once completed

The AAP dispensation already has a 'Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana' that allows senior citizens from Delhi to undertake a free pilgrimage

128k over 60 yrs get 1st dose of Covid jabs; cumulative doses cross 14.7 mn

A total of 1,28,630 beneficiaries over 60 years of age and 18,850 aged 45 and above with co-morbidities took the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine on Monday

Seniors, 45+ with co-morbidities now can pick Covid vaccination site: Govt

The beneficiary would be able to choose the CVC of his/her choice and book an appointment for immunization, the ministry said.

How will Budget 2021 impact senior citizens, NRIs and salaried people

In this Podcast, we discussed how the Budget will impact finances of senior citizens, non resident Indians, salaried people and the changes in taxation on Ulips and ease of ITR

Senior citizens: Strike a balance between tax saving and liquidity

They must also maximise the utilisation of the higher deductions available to them

Survey shows most senior citizens want to work beyond retirement age

Conducted across urban centres in northern, western and southern India, the study shatters myths about the way the elderly spend their money

Premium should be less than 10% of sum insured on a senior's health policy

The average annual increase in a senior citizen's health cover should be 4-5 per cent

Investors must look at credit quality while choosing corporate FDs

Stick to deposits of firms with high rating

What makes the NPS so crucial to retirement planning in an ageing India

India still does not have a "one retirement account" concept, with the intended money distributed across various schemes. Pension fund managers are underlining NPS as the preferred way ahead

Tips on buying a health insurance policy for parents in the time of Covid

Buy as soon as possible, as increase in age not only pushes premiums up, it also comes with restricted coverage to diseases

What it takes to be a senior citizen in India during coronavirus epidemic

Ongoing pandemic has left more of them lonely and feeling vulnerable considering they are wary of stepping out

CBDT provides relief to senior citizens on self-assessment tax

They can pay a part of their taxes by July 31 so that their remaining tax liability is no more than Rs one lakh. No interest will be charged if they pay the remainder by November 30

Nearly half of coronavirus patients have recovered: Health ministry data

More than 95,000 people have recovered as of Tuesday morning, while 5,598 have died.

RBI stops 7.75% bond: Here're some fixed-income options for senior citizens

PMVVY, SCSS, PPF and Bharat Bond are instruments senior citizens can turn to

Major relief for senior citizens as SBI offers 80 bps more on FDs

SBI's new product offers good rates but SCSS and RBI's savings bonds are more attractive

SBI cuts lending rate by 15 bps, launches scheme for senior citizens

The State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced a special deposit scheme for senior citizens with a higher interest rate