Senior citizens

Delhi Police investigate 24-year-old caught at DEL for impersonating senior citizen and forging documents

Despite shelters for abandoned seniors, no centres provide recreational or social opportunities for elderly citizens

Free health checkup will be provided to citizens aged 65 and above

Elderly rely on volunteers and organisations that provide support

SHC gives govt a month to issue Azadi Cards, orders establishment of old age homes

High-tech wristbands function as a call button to summon staff, a digital room key, and a health and activity tracker

Thousands of older people are neglected and sometimes abused in their own homes

Neglect of these two vital sectors of our population amounts to inviting the worst in the years to come

Senior citizens can register to become eligible for basic facilities under K-P Senior Citizens Act 2014

Over 13 million elderly persons, without facilities, welfare system

Efforts made to ensure well-being and dignity of senior citizens

Recommends building daycare centres rather than old age homes, trained nurses who can visit the elderly

Bar association asked the court to adopt the practice already in effect in Sindh

In October 2012, SHC chief justice had ordered the same

Sindh becomes first province in country to ensure welfare for residents above 60

The app also allows health workers to proactively reach out to at-risk seniors when they need help

Mughal added that the senior citizens have great wisdom, experience and knowledge