Loneliness in Older Adults and Its Impact on Mental Health Even in a world where social media and technology are fostering relationships, loneliness still exists and affects one of the most vulnerable populations – the elderly – the most. The hidden battle of loneliness among the elderly often goes…Read More

Understanding, Preventing, and Responding to Elder Abuse Elder abuse presents a complex and multifaceted challenge that demands a systematic approach encompassing nuanced identification, proactive prevention, and decisive action. Understanding the intricate nature of this issue and employing sophisticated…Read More

Addressing the Intersection of Age and Disability: Policy Challenges in India Ageing is an inevitable part of life, and it often brings with it an increased likelihood of experiencing disability, both physical and cognitive. According to UNDESA, more than 46 percent of individuals aged 60 and above have disabilities, …Read More

  A call to address the neglect of the fastest growing demographic category Senior citizens are undoubtedly the fastest growing population segment of our society. With the advancements in healthcare coupled with increasing longevity and reducing mortality rates, the proportion of senior citizens are growing…Read More

  Women, Ageing and Abuse Looking at the title you must be assuming that it would be about violence in the lives of women with maybe the nuance of age added to it. The reaction of men and women to this may vary. If you are a man, you may think I know it all, I have read it all. Anyway, I love and value all the…Read More