Elderly

March 04, 2021

Old and alone? Some ways to handle social well being for the elderly

Depression is a mental health disorder and much more than just 'low mood'- it is also the continued feeling of hopelessness over weeks combined with lack of sleep and appetite.

February 04, 2021
Mental disorders may increase health risk in older COVID patients

For the study, a team of researchers studied data covering the entire Swedish population over the age of 20 during the period.
January 23, 2021
Kerala women's panel chief Josephine rages at complainant's relative

Josephine said that the relative of the elderly women had misinterpreted her telephonic conversation. She suspected that the intervention in the case was politically motivated.
January 22, 2021
Son arrested days after 80-year-old man dies of prolonged neglect

The Social Justice Department has submitted a report stating that the octogenarian had died owing to neglect by his children.
January 21, 2021
Alcoholic son deprives parents of food, father dies of malnutrition

Preliminary checks have revealed that the son did not care for his parents nor did he allow the neighbours to help them.
December 02, 2020
Retinal scans used by AI model to predict Alzheimer's disease

The findings provide proof-of-concept that machine learning analysis of certain types of retinal images has the potential to offer a non-invasive way to detect Alzheimer's disease.
October 14, 2020
Empathy for the vulnerable prevents COVID-19 spread: Study

The findings the study showed that the participants who received the story about people suffering from the coronavirus reported a higher degree of empathy.

Elderly

Old and alone? Some ways to handle social well being for the elderly

Mental disorders may increase health risk in older COVID patients

Kerala women's panel chief Josephine rages at complainant's relative

Son arrested days after 80-year-old man dies of prolonged neglect

Alcoholic son deprives parents of food, father dies of malnutrition

Retinal scans used by AI model to predict Alzheimer's disease

Empathy for the vulnerable prevents COVID-19 spread: Study

Study shows age does not contribute to COVID-19 susceptibility

Together for 80 years & counting: The twin elders of Kalayanthani

This is the key sign of COVID-19 in frail, older people