Age Power (English)

This “Age Power (English)” section has been started to share your, our reader’s, views in English on “Harnessing Energy of Senior Citizens In Nation Building”. You may also find your write-up here. Write a piece in 500 to 700 words and send it to us.

Seniors Must Embrace Change

वरिष्ठजन बदलाव को स्वीकार करें

A question for everyone — do you remember any of your oldest memories that still excite you when you think about them? Perhaps a childhood game, playful fights with siblings, or moments spent with classmates in school. Recall those times when small quarrels had a certain sweetness, and everything returned to normal within moments. Trips

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Let’s Not Forget Elderly Women On The Upcoming International Women’s Day

Let's Not Forget Elderly Women On The Upcoming International Women's Day

While feminism and social activism at various levels are attempting to bring sexual equality, there are cases of rampant exploitation stories of which come to light every day. Theme of the International Women’s Day this year is “Accelerate Action.” This means removing all the barriers and moving fast so that full potential of women is

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Elders & Technology: Know Why The Elderly Need To Embrace It 

Elders & Technology: Know Why The Elderly Need To Embrace It 

Elders are lucky that they are currently living in this technologically driven world where every transaction can happen immediately Over the last few centuries, technology has had a significant impact on the lives of human beings in all spheres of action. Starting from the industrial revolution, the invention of electricity, and then explosion in internet

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Fallouts and Strategies to Counter Polypharmacy for Elders

Fallouts and Strategies to Counter Polypharmacy for Elders

Polypharmacy which in simple term implies the concurrent use of multiple medications by a patient, is a growing concern, particularly among the elderly. As age grows, so do the number of ailments; these include common issues like blood pressure, sugar, joint pains, occasional weakness and may extend to severe ailments including cancer or mental impairment.

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Changing Landscape of Eldercare

Changing Landscape of Eldercare

The number of elderly people in India is increasing at quite a fast pace. With a population of elderly (above 60 years of age) at around 153 million, it comprises roughly 14 percent of total population in India; this number is expected to increase to 347 million (20 percent of total population) by 2050. And

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