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"Aradhana" cultural programme to promote awareness about ageing and inter-
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India organized a cultural programme "Aradhana" on Friday at Bhim Hall, DIAC, Janpath, New Delhi, to raise awareness on ageing and promote inter-generational bonding as part of the series of celebrations for the Day of Older
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Department of Social Justice and Empowerment to continue celebrating Inter
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The event will witness the presence of distinguished dignitaries including Union Minister Virender Kumar, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Rakesh Singh, PWD Minister, State Government of Madhya Pradesh, Narayan Singh Kushwah, Minister, Social Justice and Disabled Welfare Depart
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Government to soon start Rogi Mitra scheme for elderly: Himachal CM Sukhu
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to an official release, CM Sukhu said that the State government is making concerted efforts to provide better facilities and social security to the senior citizens.
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Himachal CM Sukhu marks International Day of Older Persons, flags off cycl
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Wednesday joined celebrations of the International Day of Older Persons at the historic Ridge Ground in Shimla and flagged off a special cycle rally to promote fitness and healthy living among senior citizens as well as the
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Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai extends greetings on Maha Navmi
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai extended greetings of Navratri's final day, Maha Navami, on wednesday.
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Uttarakhand CM flags off free ambulance van dedicated to senior citizens o
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday attended the state-level program organised at the Himalayan Cultural Centre, Dehradun, on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons, where he flagged off a free ambulance van dedicated to the service of senior citizens, as
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Uttarakhand CM attends state-level program on International Day of Older P
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday attended the state-level program organised at the Himalayan Cultural Centre in Dehradun, on the occasion of 'International Day of Older Persons.'
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Geneva: India's Sambhali Trust champions elder rights at UNHRC session
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Bringing voices of dignity and inclusion to the global stage, Sambhali Trust, an Indian NGO, has emphasised the importance of safeguarding the rights of older persons during the ongoing 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
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Study reveals how reminders can eliminate age-related memory loss
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A recent study from UT Arlington showed that setting reminders can reverse some age-related memory deficits. The findings represent a significant breakthrough in tackling the cognitive issues that older persons confront, particularly in the context of prospective memory, which is the ability
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Study reveals how intake of ultra-processed foods associated with increase
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
According to a recent study, older persons who reported consuming more ultra-processed foods were nearly 10 per cent more likely to die after a median follow-up of 23 years than older adults who reported consuming less processed food.
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Research reveals older adults want to express themselves with emojis, they
Updated : 2 years ago IST
A new study from the University of Ottawa sheds light on how different generations interpret the use of emojis in their communications, with older persons unclear how to use them as frequently as younger adults, despite recognizing their meaning.
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Modifying chemotherapy treatment can improve lives of older people with ca
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Standard chemotherapy regimens, which are primarily based on testing in relatively young and healthy patients, may be more harmful to older persons with cancer, who frequently battle with other health conditions.
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