Senior Citizens

World Senior Citizen’s Day 2022: Know date, history and significance

The day was instituted by Ronald Reagan, former President of the United States, after he signed a Proclamation on 19 August 1988

Law on senior citizens aimed at ensuring the elderly enjoy twilight years in peace: Delhi HC

The high court observed that the proceedings under Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, are not fundamentally concerned with the civil rights that may be claimed by warring siblings and family members over property

Why India's senior living concept has become more contemporary and viable post-COVID-19

Prior to COVID-19, senior living marketing emphasised the aesthetic surroundings and lifestyle amenities of nursing homes and assisted living complexes

BJP government in Madhya Pradesh relaunches pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan will flag off the first train to leave for Varanasi on 19 April at the Rani Kamalapati railway station

India begins new vaccine phase in COVID-19 fight, ‘precautionary doses’ for frontline workers and seniors from today: All you need to know

An estimated 1.05 crore healthcare and 1.9 crore frontline workers, and 2.75 crore co-morbid people in the 60-plus age group would be administered the third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine

Centre issues clarification on COVID-19 'precautionary doses' for those above 60 years; says no requirement for medical certificate

Senior citizens with co-morbidities, who have received two doses of the vaccine, will on doctor's advice be provided with the precaution dose from 10 January

IDFC and other private banks offering up to 7 percent interest for senior citizens on three-year FDs; check list here

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has maintained the key repo rate unchanged at a 4 percent low, following which many banks have reduced their interest rates on FD

Railway ticket reservation: Check out how to get confirmed lower berth for senior citizens

Last year when the pandemic hit the country, the Indian Railways had suspended concessional tickets for several categories including that of senior citizens quota to discourage unnecessary travel amid the outbreak.

Senior citizens aged 75 and above now required to declare income to get exemption from ITR filing

Income tax department has notified declaration forms to be filed by senior citizens aged 75 years and above with banks to get exemption from filing I-T return.

World Senior Citizens’ Day 2021: A day specially dedicated to builders of the next generation

The day serves as an opportunity to raise awareness about issues like elder abuse, common medical conditions among them and at the same time appreciate their service to the community as well