Bihar is known to be living under the constant risk of flood damage and makes up to 22.2% of India’s flood affected population. Districts in North Bihar are surrounded by five major rivers that cause floods every monsoon, Mahananda river, Koshi river, Bagmati river, BurhiGandak river, and Gandak which originates in…Read More
According to Population Census, there are nearly 106 million elderly persons (aged 60 years or above) in India, 53 million females and 51 million males. As per the report of 71st Round in National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO), 8.4% of elderly in the rural areas and 7% elderly in urban areas are physically…Read More
In the times of great stress or adversity, it’s always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive -Lee Lacocca- In today’s fast-paced world, chronic stress is very common, but your mind and body can pay a very high price for the same. Learn to recognize overwhelming…Read More
Impact and Challenges faced by elders in time of Covid-19
by HelpAge India July 17, 2020 3 comments Cause of ServingIndia has the second-largest population in the world with more than 1.34 billion people, making it difficult to control the transmission of Covid-19. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India has taken various awareness initiatives to sensitize the population about the Do’s and Don’ts and the precautions …Read More
After few months of a much interrupted living amidst lockdown, fear psychosis of catching Coronavirus pandemic, and the extreme clampdown measures taken in containment zones, especially the Red Zones, life in general, of all citizens of our country, is slowly catching up its normal rhythm. Doctors, Scientists and…Read More