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  Fracture prevention in the elderly: Doctor shares essential tips to protect bone health

  Health | February 19, 2026 15:52 IST

  Fracture prevention in the elderly is crucial for healthy ageing. A doctor shares essential tips to improve bone strength, prevent falls, and reduce fracture risk in older adults.

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  Delhi Hajj Committee chairperson celebrates PM Modi's birthday with 'Seva Pakhwada' for elderly

  India | September 16, 2025 19:22 IST

  Kauser Jahan organised a 'Seva Pakhwada' event for the elderly in honour of PM Modi's birthday, emphasising respect and compassion for senior citizens.

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  Heartwarming! 93-year-old gifts wife mangalsutra, jeweller accepts just Rs 20 instead of full price

  Maharashtra | June 18, 2025 1:12 IST

  The incident occurred two days ago at Gopika Jewellers, where the nonagenarian entered the shop with his wife. The couple, visibly devoted to each other, selected a necklace and a mangalsutra.

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  Elderly woman's video dancing to 'Dhol Jageero Da' goes viral, netizen says 'age is just a number'

  Trending | February 20, 2025 12:44 IST

  Recently, a video has gone viral in which a woman can be seen performing an amazing Bhangra dance at a wedding ceremony. The video has garnered a lot of views in no time.

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  UP government to facilitate Sangam Snan for 2,000 elderly by Mahakumbh end

  Uttar Pradesh | February 04, 2025 6:59 IST

  The Uttar Pradesh government is facilitating Sangam Snan for 2,000 elderly devotees at Mahakumbh 2025. Special camps offering free medical aid, hearing aids, and accommodations have been set up.

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  Study finds self-monitoring boosts physical activity in elderly who require care

  Health | February 22, 2024 12:47 IST

  Discover how a study pioneers self-monitoring techniques with accelerometers to boost physical activity in elderly long-term care recipients, improving mobility and overall health.

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  Maharashtra: 60-year-old woman brutally killed in tiger attack in Chandrapur district

  Maharashtra | November 02, 2023 8:06 IST

  Maharashtra news: The official said that some persons working in the nearby farm raised an alarm, following which the tiger ran away from the spot, leaving the body behind.

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  104-year-old woman Dorothy Hoffner dies just a week after record skydive

  World | October 11, 2023 16:12 IST

  Dorothy Hoffner jumped from a plane at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa on Sunday in the hope of becoming the certified oldest person to ever skydive. Moments after touching the ground, Hoffner said, "Age is just a number".

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  World Senior Citizen Day 2023: 5 best ways to take care of the elder ones in family

  Lifestyle | August 21, 2023 17:07 IST

  This year, on World's Senior Citizen Day 2023, let’s make sure that we not only recognise the elderly but also take extra special care of them in our own families.

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  World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2022: Abandonment to neglect, 5 ways the elderly are being abused

  Lifestyle | June 15, 2022 13:28 IST

  The deliberate desertion of an elderly family member at an elder care facility is a common kind of abandonment of an elderly person. In the majority of cases, such old persons suffer from dementia, Alzheimer's, or another form of cognitive impairment. 

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  Himachal govt pays 6-month advance pension to beneficiaries

  India | May 14, 2020 16:06 IST

  Amid the lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, the Himachal Pradesh government has provided a special relief to 5.69 lakh social security pensioners by making an advance payment of Rs 217.86 crore, officials said on Thursday.

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  Dos and Don'ts for senior citizens amid coronavirus pandemic

  Health | April 25, 2020 21:40 IST

  The elderly population needs to be extra cautious and strictly follow the guidelines issued by the government to keep coronavirus at bay. They need to control any secondary disease such as diabetes and hypertension. Staying at home is most essential at this time.

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  Govt mulling six-month jail term for those abandoning elderly parents

  India | May 12, 2018 11:39 IST

  The Narendra Modi government is planning to increase the jail term for those who abandon or abuse their elderly parents, to six months from the existing three months, according to a senior official.   

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  Facebook can help elderly feel less lonely. Here's how

  Lifestyle | May 02, 2018 17:44 IST

  Facebook and similar social networking sites could play a critical role in easing isolation and making them feel like they are part of a large community

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  Do you know why older people like to watch more television?

  Lifestyle | April 27, 2018 15:46 IST

  Sitting increased especially among women and those who had been sitting a great deal at work, had a low physical activity level, and who suffered from sleep difficulties, mental disorders or poor health before retirement, said lead author Tuija Leskinen.

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  Water intake may boost mental skills in senior citizens doing physical activity

  Health | April 23, 2018 15:05 IST

  Older adults should adopt adequate drinking behaviours to reduce cognitive fatigue.

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  Simple tricks to protect elderly people from scorching heat

  Health | April 23, 2018 7:07 IST

   The most common signs of dehydration in the elderly are thirst, confusion, irritability and poor skin elasticity. 

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  Watching television for 5 hours or more a day can develop mobility disability later

  Lifestyle | August 31, 2017 14:57 IST

  After age 50, prolonged sitting, and especially prolonged television viewing, becomes particularly hazardous

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  Eat an avocado a day to boost memory, says study

  Lifestyle | August 25, 2017 18:06 IST

  The findings of the research shows that adults aged 50 and over, who ate one fresh avocado daily for six months, experienced 25% increase in lutein levels in their brains and eyes.

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  Owning pet dogs can keep elderly active and healthy

  Lifestyle | June 11, 2017 13:39 IST

  Pet dogs are not only aesthetics. They have several health benefits as well.