Caring For The Old
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Exercise can improve movement and the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s, show studies
Cardio, Pilates, yoga and even strength training were found to have beneficial effects.
Aideen Sullivan, The Conversation & Lucy Collins-Stack, The Conversation
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Denied pensions for six years, nearly 200,000 senior citizens in Delhi are forced to work again
They lost their money after Delhi’s municipal corporation was split into three districts in 2013.
Akshita Nagpal, IndiaSpend.com
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A room with a view: Why windows are so important for older people
Windows help those who can't get out understand and participate in the world around them.
Charles Musselwhite, The Conversation
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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View from the Margins: A Dalit Christian explains why he will be voting for change
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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Assam government employees will face a 10% salary cut if they don’t take care of their parents
The state Assembly passed the ‘Pronam’ Bill, as per which the deducted amount will be given to aged parents or siblings with disability.
Scroll Staff
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Old is gold: How Kolkata’s greying population is feeding a new kind of business
As the city’s young move out for studies or jobs, an industry is taking their place to take care of the senior citizens left behind.
Chandrima Pal
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God's own country: Kerala is the best place to die in India
While India ranks as one of the worst places to die, Kerala is setting a positive example through a palliative care model that seeks to empower local communities to look after chronically ill patients.
TK Devasia
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024