According to Indian Ageing Report 2017, 12 crore adults – almost the population of Japan – are above the age of 60. Incidentally, we as a society are increasingly witnessing the presence of retired and ageing people. With children living in nuclear societies or being anchored to work in far off countries, ageing adults are…
Dr.K.Vasanth MD (Geriatrics) about memory problems in elderly. I have memory loss!! Do I have Dementia? This is the question that lingers around in the minds of young senior citizens. By young, I mean the population who have just got retired and entered the 60s. The general idea is that as we grow old we…
Dr.K.Vasanth MD (Geriatrics) about some false assumptions of ageing. 1. All elderly people are worn out and senile No- Most elderly live independent lives and mainly live in their own homes. They are not entirely dependent on their children as elders these days are well informed, well equipped to handle their problems and be independent.…
We know what it feels like to leave aging parents home alone during an important official visit. We know that it takes years of trust to spot the right nanny. We also know how often life hurls some of the most daunting questions at you. “Who will look after my aging parents when I’m away…