Page 7 - Senior Citizens

Coronavirus: Being male may be a risk factor, just as being older is

The Italian trend mirrors one seen in China, where men were more likely than women to die of Covid-19

Indians resolute against coronavirus: PM Modi's speech

In these two months, 130 crore Indians have resolutely confronted the corona pandemic and have taken necessary precautions

PM Modi's coronavirus plan: Janata curfew, economic task force

"We are a developing nation and for a country like us, this corona crisis is not an ordinary thing," Modi said Thursday evening in an address to the nation, noting the pandemic had hit India's economy

Why retirees should opt for savings scheme, and not aggressive hybrid funds

If you were mis-sold this product with the promise of regular dividend, you should exit it

Aadhaar made mandatory for subscribers of PMVVY pension scheme

In the Budget 2018-19, the maximum limit under PMVVY was doubled to Rs 15 lakh per senior citizen

Cabinet approves Bill to amend law concerning parents, senior citizens

The Bill seeks to amend the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007

Cabinet approves bill to amend law for welfare of senior citizens

The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens (Amendment) Bill, 2019 provides basic needs, safety and security to senior citizens

Strategies for meeting the medical expenses of one's ageing parents

Medical insurance for seniors comes with co-payment clauses, sub-limits, and waiting periods; buy the cover, but also build a health contingency fund

Tailor-made holiday options for senior citizens bitten by the travel bug

The 60-plus are no longer just doing pilgrimages or babysitting grandkids on vacation; they've become more adventurous and make up over 23% of the country's holiday business today

The rise of the silver generation

Senior citizens are now referred as silver generation in the new marketing lexicon

Getting a health cover for senior citizens is difficult, but not impossible

Health policies are expensive, and may come with restrictions. But they protect savings from getting wiped out

'Bapu ki Kutiya' lends a caring hand to the senior citizens of Raipur

A new initiative launched by the Raipur Smart City Limited hopes to bring a ray of hope in the lives of the elderly living in the city

Govt to give hearing aids, walking sticks to elderly below poverty line

Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojna will be launched at a camp in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh on March 25

Govt to give walking sticks, spectacles to elderly below poverty line

The assistive devices will be given under a new scheme

Aged but connected

Seniors are an important market segment for all industries. Latest trend reports have revealed that senior citizens yearn for independence and assisted living has become their preferred lifestyle. SeniorWorld, one of India's largest community of seniors, undertook a nationwide survey of the aged, to understand how this "often-ignored" demography is embracing technology and enhancing quality of life. Almost 800 people participated in the survey.A snapshot:

Centre may soon bring new policy for senior citizens

Union Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot said the govt had been thinking of coming up with a comprehensive national policy for senior citizens to ensure their welfare

Independent living for senior citizens

Buy a retirement home for use, not for investment