Elderly Care Current Affairs, GK & News
Sarthak
NIMHANS and HelpAge India are jointly implementing Sarthak to ensure mental well-being of elderly. Key facts Sarthak is a community-based initiative that provides nurses, healthcare workers and volunteers training on geriatric mental health. The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHANS) and an NGO named HelpAge India are collaborating to implement this initiative. Under ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Elderly Care • Mental health • mental health care • Mental Health Issues • Ministry of Health and Family Welfare • NIMHANS • NIMHANS Bengaluru
T.N. Draft Policy for Senior Citizens
The Tamil Nadu Government has created a draft policy for senior citizens. Under the policy, the government plans to work with academic institutions, field experts and civil society organizations. The policy has been created based on Article 41 of the constitution. Key Features of the policy The policy will focus on social security schemes, health ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: article 41 • Elderly Care • Government of Tamil Nadu • Ministry for Statistics and Programme Implementation • Policy • Social Security
SACRED Portal made functional
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment operationalised the “SACRED portal” on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons on October 1, 2021. Portal has been developed in order to provide a platform for senior citizens in India seeking employment opportunities. Highlights This portal has been developed by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. SACRED ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Ageing Population • Elderly Care • Indian Population • International Day of Older Persons • Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment • SACRED Portal • Senior Able Citizens for Re-Employment in Dignity Portal
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is marked on June 15 every year. The day raise awareness regarding abuses (verbal, physical or emotional) suffered by elderly population across the world. Theme This year, theme of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is ‘Access to Justice’. Background The day was started being celebrated in June 2006 following a ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Elder abuse • Elder Generation • Elderly Care • share of elders in India • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizen Draft Bill, 2018: Key Provisions
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has drafted the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizen Draft Bill, 2018, that will amend the 2007 version of the legislation to expand its scope and provide for more stringent penalties. The provisions of the bill include The Bill expands the definition of children, which currently ..
Topics: Elder law • Elderly Care • In India • Law in India • Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act