elderly people

How To Help Elderly People? With Physical Health, Mental Acuity, And Emotional Well-Being

As members of society, we can contribute to the well-being of our elders by actively offering assistance and support. This may involve engaging in volunteer initiatives or group activities that facilitate communication and interaction with them.

May 24, 2024, 19:35 PM IST

Poor Sense Of Smell Could Be A Sign Of Depression In Older Adults: Study

According to a recent study poor smell may be a sign of depression in older people, as it can lead to changes in mood, energy levels, and overall well-being, read on to learn more.

 

Jul 03, 2023, 10:05 AM IST

How to take care of seniors at home

Contrary to what you may think, your elderly loved ones have their preferences and it is important to involve them in decision making.

May 28, 2021, 16:42 PM IST

Good News: The elderly people can also beat coronavirus

According to research, it is not easy for the elderly to beat the corona, but this is also not impossible in India. To know more watch the video

Apr 27, 2020, 21:08 PM IST

Winters are most dangerous for kids and elderly people: Know what are the precautions

The children and elderly people are the first ones to fall sick in winters. Watch Zee news report on precautions to be taken this winter:

Dec 21, 2018, 11:40 AM IST

Soon mobile health van for abandoned elderly residing in old-age homes in NCR

The mobile van will be launched on October 1, which is being celebrated as the International Day of Older Persons.

Sep 29, 2018, 17:00 PM IST

Exposure to cold weather may trigger heart failure risk in elderly

Previous research has shown that changes in the weather can affect the health of vulnerable people - for example, heat waves and cold spells have been shown to increase disease and even lead to death in people from low-income neighbourhoods.

Sep 27, 2017, 18:39 PM IST

Anti-ageing serum may be unsafe for elderly people: Study

A drug has previously been found to help elderly mice regrow their hair, run faster and live for longer.It works by removing cells in skin tissue that naturally accumulate as the rodents grow older.

Dec 31, 2016, 13:46 PM IST

Moderate activity helps elderly people recover from disability

Moderate physical activities like walking can help older adults recover from a major disability more quickly and maintain their independence over time, according to a new study

Sep 30, 2016, 17:37 PM IST

Depressed oldies can be at dementia risk

The study further reveals that conditions associated with dementia such as memory loss and impairment of two brain functions may also follow.

May 01, 2016, 21:05 PM IST

Slow walking may signal Alzheimer's in the elderly

How fast elderly people walk may be related to the amount of amyloid they have built up in their brains, even if they don't yet have symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, says a study.

Dec 06, 2015, 14:27 PM IST

Why hangovers get worse as we grow older

Hangover or veisalgia is usually experienced after an alcoholic over-indulgence.  

Nov 04, 2015, 21:15 PM IST

World Arthritis Day: India may have 60 million osteoarthritis cases by 2025

Doctors say osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis in India, affecting over 15 million adults every year.

Oct 12, 2015, 21:09 PM IST

British authorities to deny people hearing aids

 Britain's National Health Service (NHS) will start denying people with hearing problems access to hearing aids for the first time from Thursday in a controversial move that critics claim will worsen sufferers’ social isolation.

Oct 01, 2015, 20:49 PM IST