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5 easy-to-drive cars I would recommend for senior citizens
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (206+ words) When you're on the lookout for a car for senior members of your family, or someone you might know, start with one question: What is their need? For most Indian cities, the answer points to compact cars which can be…...
Pak-Afghan skirmish will consolidate Munir and decimate elected leadership in Islamabad
1+ week, 1+ day ago (310+ words) Given that Taliban or the Pashtun community had taken refuge in Pakistan during, first the erstwhile Soviet occupation, and then the US occupation post 9/11, it would have been easier for a political leader to reach out to the Taliban to…...
Man arrested for duping senior citizens by posing as police officer
2+ week, 6+ day ago (213+ words) The Pimpri Chinchwad police on Saturday arrested a man for allegedly duping several senior citizens across the city by impersonating as a police officer. According to the crime branch unit, which cracked the case, the accused targeted elderly people by…...
How much will Social Security COLA increase in 2027? Advocacy group gives concerning forecast
3+ week, 2+ day ago (399+ words) In a major update for senior citizens dependent on Social Security payments, the COLA rates for 2027 are projected to be even less than those for 2025. Senior Citizens League, a nationwide advocacy group for the elderly, predicts COLA increase to be…...
Bihar govt announces health care facilities for elderly at doorsteps
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (411+ words) Continuing his welfare measures for the elderly persons in Bihar, chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced the launch of a scheme to provide healthcare services to the elderly at their doorsteps. The CM also directed the health department to…...
BSNL ‘Samman Plan’ launched for senior citizens: Get 2GB data per day, unlimited calls and free SIM
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (191+ words) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has rolled out a new annual plan called the Samman Plan, designed exclusively for senior citizens aged 60 and above. The plan, priced at "1,812, provides year-long mobile connectivity with daily data, unlimited calling, and other bundled…...
Eligible UP senior citizens to get old-age pension benefits automatically, says minister Asim Arun
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (363+ words) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Social Welfare Asim Arun on Wednesday announced that eligible senior citizens in the state will soon receive the benefits of the old-age pension scheme automatically, with pension amounts transferred directly into their Aadhar-linked…...
World Senior Citizens Day: How to age-proof your home; Top 5 tips including grab bars used by Amitabh Bachchan
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (387+ words) World Senior Citizens Day, observed on August 21, is a reminder to care for older members of the family, creating spaces that protect and comfort them. Age-proofing a home does not always mean expensive renovations. Sometimes, it comes down to simple…...
Andhra to deliver ration for senior citizens, differently-abled five days in advance every month
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (406+ words) Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar on Friday said that the department will deliver ration to senior citizens and differently-abled persons during the last five days in advance of every month. The minister said this decision had been…...
AT&T has a new budget-friendly plan for seniors: Do you qualify?
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (258+ words) AT&T has unveiled an exciting new deal for customers over the age of 55 years. On June 3, the company released a new plan for senior citizens that allows them access to mobile internet and calling services, a bundle offer that…...