Bengaluru: These days, you come across many instances involving a difficult phase for elderly people. Apart from the challenges interlinked with the advancing age, there is no dearth of incidents wherein they are taken for a ride and duped after luring them with hitherto unheard monetary returns. And, the pathetic part which continues to haunt is that many such victims happen to be well-educated people! Dr Chandrashekhar V. Shettar, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Karnataka Lingayat Education Society's Centenary Charitable Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Venugram, Belagavi in Karnataka, has suggested several measures keeping in consideration the problems of elder citizens. Address both their physical environment and daily habits: He suggests that to ensure safety for elderly individuals, it's crucial to address both their physical environment and daily habits. Key areas include reducing fall risks, preventing elder abuse, and promoting general well-being through pr...
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