Getty Images The NHS must take diseases like pneumonia and flu in older people much more seriously, England’s chief medical officer has warned. Sir Chris Whitty said some doctors do not appreciate that an infection can significantly increase the risk of a stroke or heart attack. His comments come as the number of flu patients … Read more
The police have booked a man for allegedly duping a woman of over ₹10 lakh after befriending her through social media | Photo Credit: Reuters The Thrikkakara police have booked a man for allegedly duping a woman of over ₹10 lakh after befriending her through social media. The police on Friday (September 19, 2025) registered … Read more
Every Monday, Maurine Gentis, a retired teacher, waits for a delivery from Meals on Wheels South Texas. “The meals help stretch my budget,” Ms. Gentis, 77, said. Living alone and in a wheelchair, she appreciates having someone look in on her regularly. The same group, a nonprofit, delivers books from the library and dry food … Read more
Raghavendra (name changed), 73, is part of around six WhatsApp groups for the elderly. An electrical engineer who spent more than 30 years in Mumbai, he moved to Bengaluru post-retirement to live with his daughter. In a city of 1.4 crore people, the septuagenarian was starting to feel lonely given his daughter’s busy work schedule … Read more
The Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) is designed specifically for elderly individuals residing in India. This scheme provides a reliable source of income along with top-notch security and tax advantages. Eligible senior citizens residing in India have the option to invest a lump sum amount in the scheme either individually or jointly, in order to … Read more
In a significant relief for senior citizens, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has imposed a limit on annual health insurance premiums. The regulator has stated that insurance companies cannot increase premiums for senior citizens by more than 10 percent. The regulator, in a press note issued on January 30, 2025, said that … Read more
BBC Claire Wilmont is the lead nurse at the Royal’s emergency department Two elderly patients have been in the emergency department (ED) of the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) in Belfast for more than five days, BBC News NI can reveal. This comes after more than 500 patients were unable to be discharged from Northern Ireland’s … Read more
The body of an elderly woman was found buried in front of her house allegedly by her son on Thursday (December 19, 2023) morning. The deceased was identified as Ally Peethambaran, 78, of Nediyattil Lane South in Vennala division of the Kochi Corporation. Her son Pradeep Peethambaran, 47, remains detained by the Palarivattom police. … Read more
A 64-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death on Wednesday in Delhi’s posh Panchsheel Park area, police said. The man, identified as Rohit Kumar, was found lying unconscious in a pool of blood in his home, following which a police team reached the spot. Kumar was a businessman and used to stay with his family … Read more
Getty Images A vaccination programme to protect newborn babies and older people against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is being rolled out in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on Monday, following a similar scheme in Scotland. RSV is one of the common viruses that causes coughs and colds in winter, but it can cause severe and … Read more