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Assisted living facilities in Kerala are rapidly expanding, driven by returning expatriates and local retirees.
At ninety, veteran Thrissur horologist Peter has spent nearly seventy-five years repairing wristwatches and historic tower clocks, successfully running his own business after turning down a role with HMT.
Students from Thevannoor Lower Primary School visited Kokkad Amma Rehabilitation Centre on Senior Citizens' Day, donating clothes and essentials collected by the Nallapadam unit. They shared conversations and camaraderie with residents, who were welcomed by Sisters Philomina and Jaya.
A dilapidated rental home in Kollam collapsed, rendering four people, including orphaned children and a disabled son, homeless as they relied solely on an elderly woman's earnings.
A man with a history of mental illness attacked an elderly couple and their neighbour with a machete, injuring all three in the hands.
'Elder Facilitation Desks' will open in Kerala from October 1st, offering a single point of access for senior citizens to government services and welfare schemes, managed by Social Justice and Local Self-Government departments.
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has launched what the state government describes as India’s first certification system aimed at making government and other public-facing offices more accessible and senior citizen-friendly. The Elder-Friendly Office Certification (EFOC) scheme, launched by the Department
Kerala will conduct its first baseline survey of citizens aged 60 and above to understand challenges and improve welfare measures.
Tribunals can evict children from properties to protect elderly parents, ensuring their safety and dignity as per the 2007 Act, the Supreme Court clarified.
A 105-year-old woman's Aadhaar card incorrectly states she is 23, hindering access to government services. Her family faces challenges correcting the error due to a lack of original documents. Officials are now investigating.
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