Background The world population is aging very rapidly and the impact is more severe in
developing countries because of insufficient resources and low awareness of the challenges …

Aims: To study Morbidity profile of geriatric population in Uttarakhand. Settings and Design:
A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among geriatric people in rural …

Background: This study was done to assess the determinants of morbidity pattern, quality of
life (QoL) and awareness of elderly about various government schemes and social security …

Background: Ageing is defined as a process of deterioration in the functional capacity of an
individual that results from structural changes, with the advancement of age. Globally the …

Background: The proportion of older persons has been rising steadily. Population ageing is
becoming a major concern both in the developed and developing countries. Rapid …

Background: Home-based palliative services form the cornerstone of Kerala's palliative
program. However, two issues need research:(a) whether family-homes can be considered …

Background: According to the census of 2011, 13% of the Indian population was 60 years of
age or older. As the geriatric population is the most vulnerable part of society, they are prone …

Background: India has made significant progress in improving the health conditions of its
population. There has been a general decrease in mortality leading to significant gains in …

Elderly population is continuously increasing all over the world including India. Old age is
associated with significant prevalence of chronic illnesses. Population based study to find …

Background Health is the single most important determinant of the quality of life among
elderly. With advancing age, ill-health becomes a major hindrance for the well-being of the …