Take care of your elderly parents: Pankaj Kapur
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IANSlife) Actor-thespian Pankaj Kapur, who has recently published “Dopehri”, his debut novel on the life of an elderly widow, believes that the …
Himachal HC issues notice on cruelty to elderly woman
Shimla, Nov 11 (IANS) Taking suo motu cognizance, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Monday directed the government to file a status report in a …
Two elderly Indians complete Dubai Run on wheelchairs
Dubai, Nov 9 (IANS) Two elderly Indian women completed the Dubai Run here on wheelchairs, a media report said on Saturday. Kusum Bhargava, an 86-year-old …
Do elderly Indian travellers fake wheelchair need?
NEW DELHI Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra in a tweet wondered if many Indian travellers fake the need of wheelchairs at airports, sparking a heated …
Cells linked to blindness in elderly found
New York, Oct 25 (IANS) A team of researchers have discovered cells that lead to progressive loss of central vision among the elderly. Age-related macular …
Shamita Shetty roots for rights of elderly
Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) Shamita Shetty, who has been associated with an NGO titled HelpAge India, has said that the government should increase pension for …
Militants set afire elderly J&K man’s car for defying them
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Militants allegedly set ablaze an elderly man’s car in the Sopore district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday for defying …
GPS trackers found exposing data of 6 lakh kids, elderly
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Serious security flaws in GPS trackers manufactured by a Chinese company have been found to expose location data of nearly …
Pet rooster kills elderly Australian woman
Canberra, Sep 2 (IANS) An elderly woman in Australia was killed by her pet rooster while she was collecting eggs from a chicken coop, media …
MP: Ration delivered to elderly, helpless people’s homes
Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 30 (IANS) In an act of kindness, a ration distributor in Madhya Pradesh has been delivering goods to elderly and helpless …
Harassed by UP cop, elderly man commits suicide
Bareilly, Aug 29 (IANS) Just two days after a couple attempted self-immolation in Mathura to protest against police apathy, a 62-year-old man consumed poison at …
Elderly TN couple, who fought robbers, get bravery awards
Chennai, Aug 15 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Palaniswami on Thursday presented special bravery award to an elderly couple from Tirunelveli district, who recently …
Researchers design system to help elderly during falls
Sydney, Aug 13 (IANS) Drones, smartphones and sensors can provide relief to the elderly who are at risk of falls as researchers, including one of …
Two men arrested for killing elderly woman in Delhi
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The police have arrested two men in connection with the murder of an elderly woman last year. The police said …
Elderly couple found dead at home in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, Aug 4 (IANS) The blood-soaked bodies of an elderly couple were found under mysterious circumstances at their residence in Chandigarh early on Sunday. Prima …
Mason arrested for killing elderly couple in Kolkata
Kolkata, Aug 4 (IANS) A mason who worked at the residence of an elderly couple in Kolkata has been arrested for killing them, police said …
Elderly woman walks 108 km to offer prayers at Jharkhand shrine
Ranchi, Aug 2 (IANS) Every year, 68-year-old Krishna Rani covers a distance of 108-km by foot to offer prayers to Lord Shiva at the Baba …
Stringent action to ensure elderly couples’ safety: Mamata
Kolkata, July 31 (IANS) In the wake of twin murders of old couples in the city, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday promised …
Elderly couple found dead in Kolkata
Kolkata, July 30 (IANS) An elderly couple on Tuesday was found dead inside their house in Kolkata’s Netajinagar area, police said. “The body of Sapna …
Robots can be used as companions to elderly: Thai Princess
Bangkok, July 30 (IANS) Thailand’s Princess Ubolratana suggested on Tuesday that robots be used as companions to elderly persons. On her Instagram page, Princess Ubolratana …
IIT Kharagpur students develop AI App for elderly care
Kolkata, July 22 (IANS) Aiming to lend support to geriatric care by aiding caregivers to reach out to the aged on time, students of the …
Bumrah amazed by elderly fan’s imitation of his bowling style
New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) India’s Jasprit Bumrah has emerged as the leading pacer across formats in last two-three years. His pin-point accuracy and ability …
Elderly man rapes minor girl in Bihar temple, arrested
Patna, July 10 (IANS) Police on Wednesday arrested a 65-year-old man for raping a seven-year-old girl in a temple in Bhojpur district of Bihar and …
After elderly couple complain about harassment, Ghaziabad DM comes to rescue
Ghaziabad, July 8 (IANS) After a elderly couple went online with a heartfelt appeal to save them from daily harassment by their son and daughter-in-law, …
Elderly man held for killing daughter-in-law over petty issue
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) An elderly man was arrested for allegedly killing his daughter-in-law by slitting her throat over an argument over fixing a …
Elderly brother, sister found died in their residence in Delhi
New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Two elderly persons in Rana Pratap Bagh under Bharat Nagar police station were found dead, police said on Thursday, adding …
Elderly man found dead at home in Kolkata
Kolkata, June 6 (IANS) A 65-year-old man was found dead in his home in Kolkata’s Broad Street area, police said on Thursday. The body of …
Youth beaten to death for slapping elderly man
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) A youth was bludgeoned to death by two persons following a scuffle after he slapped their father for urinating in …
Anti-depressants raise hip fracture risk in elderly: Study
Sydney, June 3 (IANS) Elderly people who take anti-depressants or opioids are more than twice as likely to suffer a fractured hip after a fall, …
Meth accidentally shipped to elderly Australian couple
Melbourne, May 3 (IANS) An elderly Australian couple signed for a package containing 20 kg of methamphetamine worth $7 million, which had accidentally been shipped …
Elderly man attempts suicide before Metro train
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) An elderly man suffered critical injuries after he tried to kill himself by jumping before a Delhi Metro train in …
Handful of nuts daily can boost memory in elderly
Sydney, March 22 (IANS) While age is known as the strongest risk factor for cognitive decline, eating a handful of nuts every day can improve …
Skin diseases more common in elderly men: Study
London, March 20 (IANS) Ranked as the fourth most common cause of human illness, skin diseases increasing with age are more frequent in elderly men …
Mushrooms may prevent cognitive decline in elderly
Singapore, March 15 (IANS) Older adults who eat mushrooms more than twice a week can halve their risk of losing memory as well as language …
New method developed to help predict mortality in elderly
Jerusalem, March 11 (IANS) Researchers have developed a method to assess the “age” of patients’ immune systems, thus predicting mortality in older adults. According to …
Poor cognition raises bad oral health in elderly: Study
London, March 6 (IANS) Older adults with poor cognitive function are found to have impaired oral health and higher risk of tooth loss later, says …
High-fat diet in elderly linked to heart disease, diabetes
London, March 3 (IANS) Elderly people, who consume a high-fat diet rich in Omega-6 fatty acids, could be at risk of developing health issues ranging …
China’s elderly population to grow in 30 years
Beijing, Feb 18 (IANS) People aged 65 years and older are expected to make up for around 30 per cent of China’s population in the …
Marijuana edibles can affect heart health in elderly: Study
Toronto, Feb 11 (IANS) With marijuana legalisation sweeping the US, an increasing number of people believe that “weed” is the safest recreational drug, and carries …
Elderly man kills self in Delhi
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) A 74-year-old man committed suicide on Tuesday by shooting himself with his licenced revolver in South Delhi’s Sundar Nagar area, …
2 elderly women killed in Malaysian food coupons stampede
Kuala Lumpur, Jan 29 (IANS) Two elderly women were killed in a stampede caused by a crowd jostling to get free food coupons in Malaysia, …