2025-02-20
While India enjoys a demographic dividend, the elderly population is also on the rise, as fertility rates stabilize across the country. While several schemes and initiatives with coordinated efforts from diverse sectors like education, labour, and health have actively improved health outcomes among young people, addressing the needs of the elderly necessitates greater attention. Older adults are more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, to name a few. They also incur higher medical expenses compared to younger people