
Give emotional support to elderly; they are pillars of society: Director general of health services
Published on: Oct. 1, 2025, 4:50 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
On International Day of Older Persons, experts underscored the urgent need for emotional and infrastructural support for India's rapidly growing elderly population. Discussions at Sitaram Bhartia Hospital highlighted preventive health measures like essential vaccinations, brain exercises, and nutritional care, addressing common age-related challenges and specific concerns for senior women.