Geriatric Care - Care of the Aged

As per a health site;  Mustard oil good for Indian Hearts According to a recent study diets including mustard oil and vegetables (especially green leafy vegetables) could contribute to lower the risk of heart disease among Indians. Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is a leading cause of death in India. To find out the effect of dietary changes on heart disease risk in India, researchers conducted a study involving Indians in New Delhi and Bangalore.  The study included 350 people with acute  myocardial infarction  (i.e. heart attack) and 700 healthy people. The long-term dietary intake of the participants was evaluated using food-frequency questionnaires. At the end of the study, the researchers observed that vegetable intake and use of mustard oil was significantly associated with reduced risk of Ischemic heart disease. People who consumed 3.5 servings of green leafy vegetables every week had 67% less risk of developing heart disease as compared to those who just consumed 0.5 serving of gr...

Aged people are the most neglected lot not just in India but whole of the world. Nobody seems to want them around themselves. Their plight is worst in India. India has no social security for them and most of the older population lives with their sons & daughter-in-laws who treat them like unwanted elements without realising that some day they too would be like their parents.  A report [Integrated Programme for Older People] by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment shows that  " There has been a steady rise in the population of older persons in India. The number of elder persons has increased from 19.8m in 1951 to 76m in 2001 and the projections indicate that the number of 60+ in India will increase to 100m in 2013 and to 198m in 2030. The life expectancy, which was around 29y in 1947, has increased manifold and now stands close to 63y."  In this context the aged population is at an increasing risk of neglect and abuse. Elder abuse is important social pro...