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An interdependent and connected society can yield rich dividends and make human existence far more meaningful
COVID-19 patients above 65 years of age more prone to reinfection, says study
During this second wave, 2 per cent tested positive among those 65 or older who had previously not had COVID-19
How startups are tackling older adult care by launching new products and offers
Here is the list of startups who are tapping the older and disable citizens.
Independent? Old? Self driving cars are for you
Fully automated, they are unlikely to require a license and could negotiate bad weather and unfamiliar cities.
Modi 2.0 government's agenda focuses strengthning act on elderly
Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has proposed to increase the jail term for those who abandon or abuse their elderly parents.
Disability among India's elderly much higher than estimated, says study
Study found that 17.91 per cent of males and 26.21 per cent of females aged 60 and above, experience disability.
Nursing notes may help ICU patients survive
Mortality is not the only outcome that nursing notes could potentially predict.
Depression may be more severe in elderly people
It’s also possible that the aging brain has less plasticity, or ability to rebound from mental illness.
Water may have cognitive benefits in older adults, says study
The study explored the association between hydration status before exercising and exercise-enhanced cognition in older adults.
In daytime discos, South Korea's elderly find escape from anxiety
Some are here because they simply don’t feel welcome at home.