The floods of July-August 2017 have thrown lives and livelihoods of many elderly out of gear in the four states of Assam, Bihar, Gujarat and Rajasthan. HelpAge is responding with urgency and empathy. Leading the Assam relief operations is Nilondra Tanya, State Head North East. Monsoons this year have led to…Read More
Filing Income Tax returns in 2017 becomes a taxing process for Elderly
by HelpAge India August 21, 2017 0 comments FinancialsElders today face a new challenge. They need to be digitally literate to comply with the most basic of day-to-day living. For instance, it is preferred that they file their tax returns online. They also need to go online to link their PAN cards to Aadhaar cards. All these are proving to be a major challenge,…Read More
Providing Happiness and Laughter to Isolated Senior Citizens in India
by Jane Sandwood July 19, 2017 1 comments Media CentreAccording to the Times of India, 40 percent of seniors in Mumbai live alone. Many of their children are living and working abroad, or in suburbs where they have little contact with their parents. This means that seniors are suffering and dying alone, which has led to a dramatic increase in depression. The police…Read More
A 15-year old HelpAge India intern shares her volunteering experience!
by HelpAge India June 27, 2017 0 comments Our Supporters“The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.” - Barack Obama On Thursday, 9th June, I went to Gheja Village in the District of…Read More