Indian elders suffer abuse, neglect

Last Updated: Friday, June 15, 2012, 16:47

That elder in India no longer receive care and respect within families and outside has been long established.

Govt likely to push pension reforms

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 18:57

Seeking to dispel the impression of policy inaction, the government is likely to give a push to pension sector reform by approving changes in the proposed PFRDA Bill so that it can be taken up by Parliament for the passage in the Monsoon session next month.

Sonia assures help to pension activists

Last Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012, 20:59

Sonia Gandhi assured activists demanding review of the old age pension scheme that she will refer it to the government.

Old age pension of Rs 200 an insult: Jairam Ramesh

Last Updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012, 21:55

The monthly pension of Rs 200 given to the elderly is "an insult to the dignity of an individual", rural development minister Jairam Ramesh said.

Ramesh against poverty criteria in old age pension

Last Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012, 15:40

Recommending removal of poverty line criteria while implementing the Old Age Pension scheme, Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has said such conditions have harmed eligibility of some deserving families.

Universal old age pension sought for elderly citiz

Last Updated: Friday, May 4, 2012, 17:29

A group of activists demanded that the Centre constitute a universal non-contributory old age pension system for all senior citizens above 55 years.

Common diseases in old age

Last Updated: Thursday, April 5, 2012, 12:45

According to the UN, the population of elderly persons is the fastest growing around the world and the number of elderly people by 2050 will be close to 2 billion.

People grow happier as they age: Study

Last Updated: Monday, March 12, 2012, 18:18

People become happier and more positive as they age, says a new study contradicting popular beliefs about grumpy old men and women.

Delhi Metro opens `Old Age Winter Home`

Last Updated: Sunday, November 20, 2011, 21:06

To save hapless male senior citizens from the winter chill, Delhi Metro has opened an `Old Age Winter Home` in south Delhi.

Older really does mean wiser

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 16:01

The brains of old people are slower, but wiser which help them achieve a level of performance equal to that of their young counterparts, according to a new study.