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29 Sep

How to maintain heart health as you get older

According to the World Atlas, cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death in both rural and urban areas of India. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]

21 Sep

Longing for Belonging

Every culture reflects the fundamental human urge for belonging. These elderly people deserve more because they are frequently abandoned by their families or live at their children’s mercy. Sadly, the […]

21 Sep

Alzheimer’s: An Irreversible, Dreaded Disease among the Elderly

The seventh most common cause of death worldwide is dementia. As people from all around the world unite in an effort to raise awareness of the dreaded diseases of dementia […]

14 Dec

Rising mental health problems in elderly population a serious cause for concern

In 2016, there were approximately 500 old age homes in India. The number currently stands at 728 homes as of 2021. Let that sink in for a moment. For a […]

14 Dec

Old age homes continue to struggle even as the threat of Omicron looms large

The elderly population is often the most ignored section of our society. Unable to make any significant contributions due to their advancing age, they are often unceremoniously discarded and forgotten […]

7 Dec

Bridging gap between elderly and healthcare facilities need of the hour

According to the National Statistical Office’s (NSO) Elderly in India 2021 report, the current elderly population in India is 138 million. The report also touched upon the future briefly, predicting […]

3 Feb

Changing times call for sustainable measures to tackle anything even across old age homes

Typically, old age is one of the major factors that lead to the death of elderly residents across old age homes. However, as the coronavirus pandemic broke out rampantly last […]

7 Jan

With lack of medical facilities across old age homes, offering need-specific solutions becomes crucial

Studies have shown that among the 700 odd number of old age homes present across India today, many of them are still deprived of readily available medical facilities and equipment. […]

8 Dec

Corporations moving beyond profit-making to support disempowered elderly

Beena, a 74-year-old woman, has been facing difficulties while buying groceries for herself. During Covid, when the world is suffering, she has been going out, risking her life for availing […]

At VridhCare, we are dedicated to serving the diverse needs of senior citizens residing in old age homes. Our approach is deeply rooted in Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, which emphasizes addressing fundamental human needs to achieve holistic well-being.