Takeaways from Webinar with Dr Milan H Balakrishnan
The third session of Health Live @ Seniors Today saw the leading psychiatrist address specific queries around mental health for senior citizens given the Covid-19 pandemic scare By A …
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Is it right for conditions on travel tickets for senior citizens?
Are airlines and railways justified in placing conditions on concessional tickets for senior citizens? Sonavi Kher Desai cites a case study In India, some airlines have been offering tickets to …
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10 Reasons Why You must not Panic about Covid-19
As Covid-19 cases is nearing to 70,000, panic may sneak in. The pandemic is certainly not good news but being optimistic and taking precautions will definitely help. The 1918 flu …
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How to Navigate Relationship Distancing?
Is too much ‘together time’ upsetting you? We have all learnt the art of social distancing. Perhaps as time goes on, and we continue day after day to share space, …
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Advisory issued by the Government for the protection of Senior Citizens
Senior citizens are vulnerable to Covid-19 and Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) along with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and Department of Geriatric Medicine, AIIMS Delhi has …
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The Happiness of Dusk
When we discover ourselves, we are never desolate, writes Nagesh Alai The other day, amid all the social distancing and isolation imposed by the pathogen, I had called up a …
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Are You Low in Vitamin B12?
B12 deficiency is common, especially in the elderly, as with age it becomes difficult for the body to absorb this vitamin, explains Dr. Suresh Agrawal Vitamin B12 also known as …
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When Money Leads to Abuse
Property and money are often the cause of abuse by children, and the law can be the only recourse for senior citizens. Sonavi Kher Desai cites a case study Senior …
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Telehealth: Is this the future of Medical?
Seniors can now access medical consultation from home over skype. This is an important step to protect other patients and healthcare providers from being infected. Meanwhile Virtual Reality – VR …
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Soybeans are an alternate source of protein for Senior Citizens
Soy 4 Seniors Soybeans or soya beans are plant-based protein members of the pea (legume) family of vegetables. It has been part of native traditional Asian diets for thousands of …
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