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
A Personification of Our Depleting Value System Mallamma, 102 years, supported by son Siddaiah, 75 years at Kunthur Village, Mysore, Karnataka (in the picture). This is a rare and heart-rending example where an elderly son is taking care of his aged parent within his most modest means and ability. However, this is…Read More
Oldest Badminton Team Limca Book of Records recognizes the ‘oldest’ Badminton team of the country. The Unique Badminton Club of the Senior Citizens Society in Freedom Fighters Enclave, Neb Sarai, Delhi, headed by Captain & coach 76 year old, K. D. Bhatia. What makes them unique is not only their age but their …Read More
APJ Abdul Kalam was truly a People’s President, inspiring millions with his indomitable spirit and a true example of Active Ageing. Till the last day of his life, he was travelling, speaking to the youth and living the life he preached. A man with deep rooted values, he always emphasized on the importance of the…Read More
Old Age Security At the podium, Helmut Hauschild, Director, Indo-German Social Security Programme, GIZ India. Sitting at the dais (from left): Wolfgang Koester, Deputy Head, Department of Economic Cooperation, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Arun Maira, designated Chairman, HelpAge International and…Read More
