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Falls lead to major mishaps and physical disability in old age. Here are eight ways to minimise them

Don't let your missing teeth wipe the smile off your face; deal with it effectively

30-year-old actress Lesley Hart was made up as a 70-year-old as part of an experiment to see how people in Scotland treat the elderly for International Older Persons Day

You need much more than calm to handle an emergency concerning your elderly family member: the knowledge of what to do and the support of all the members

Ageing can be a positive experience if you know how to deal with it

With ageing come ailments. Identify symptoms at an early stage to avoid emergencies

Though the ageing process is unique for every individual, most of us will experience a drop in the capabilities of our sensory organs when we get really old

To be an efficient caregiver to the elderly, one needs to do a lot of systematic preplanning

As we age, our ability to communicate gets hindered by various afflictions. It is important to recognise and take active steps to ensure effective communication with seniors.

Age-related problems of the gut are common in the elderly. There is no need to worry, if caregivers are watchful of early symptoms