Elderly

75 Million Indians Above 60 Suffer From Chronic Disease: World’s Largest Age Survey

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Around 75 million people over 60 in India suffer from chronic diseases, according to the first part (2017-18) of the world’s largest age survey—Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI)—released by the Ministry of Health on Wednesday. Although 27 percent of elderly people have multiple morbidities, about 40 percent have one disability or another and 20 …

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Age Does Not Contribute To COVID-19 Susceptibility, Study Suggests

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According to scientists, the age of an individual does not indicate how likely they are to be infected by SARS-CoV-2. However, the development of symptoms, the progression of the disease, and mortality are age-dependent. The number of deaths due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly increasing, and it has been shown that elderly individuals …

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Loneliness Doubled For Older Adults In First Month Of Pandemic

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Staying close to home and avoiding crowded places can help older adults reduce their risk of Covid-19. But a new national poll suggests it comes with a cost, especially for those with health challenges. In June of this year, 56 per cent of people over the age of 50 said they sometimes or often felt …

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SC Asks States To Give Detailed Report On Plea Seeking Care For Elderly During Covid

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The Supreme Court on Monday granted another four weeks time to states, which have not filed affidavits on a plea seeking directions to provide masks and sanitisers to the elderly amid the Covid-19 pandemic yet, to file their responses. The matter came up for hearing before a bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan also comprising …

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A Fall Can Be Fatal: Elders Need To Safeguard Against Orthopaedic Injuries In The Time Of COVID-19 

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Dr Rajeev Verma, HoD, Department of Joint Replacement & Orthopaedics, Manipal Hospitals Dwarka In the current COVID-19 scenario, most of us are bound to our homes to protect ourselves against the virus. Many, especially the elderly are paying heed to the governments advice of not venturing outside unless there is a dire emergency. This is …

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2020 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: The Impact Of COVID-19 On Abuse And Neglect Of Older People

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The COVID-19 pandemic is causing untold fear and suffering for older people across the world. Beyond its immediate health impact, the pandemic is putting older people at greater risk of poverty, discrimination and isolation. It is likely to have a particularly devastating impact on older people in developing countries. — UN Secretary-General António Guterres The …

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Elderly Should Exercise Regularly, Take Balanced Diet: Dr Yash Gulati

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Elderly must keep their muscles and bones strong. Dr Yash Gulati, Senior Consultant, orthopedic surgeon, has circulated some videos on YouTube and Facebook which you can refer to. He recommends to take balanced diet. It is also important that we take correct amount of salt or sodium, because if salt content is low, elderly people …

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