More than 20% of India's population is currently senior citizens, a figure that will increase by 41% over the next decade. Studies show that 8.3% of India's elderly experience major depression symptoms and loneliness is a major concern as families increasingly abandon elders due to work obligations. While NGOs aim to help lonely seniors, their efforts have not been very effective, so providing opportunities for seniors to socialize and express their feelings could help alleviate their loneliness and depression.
More than 20% of India's population is currently senior citizens, a figure that will increase by 41% over the next decade. Studies show that 8.3% of India's elderly experience major depression symptoms and loneliness is a major concern as families increasingly abandon elders due to work obligations. While NGOs aim to help lonely seniors, their efforts have not been very effective, so providing opportunities for seniors to socialize and express their feelings could help alleviate their loneliness and depression.
More than 20% of India's population is currently senior citizens, a figure that will increase by 41% over the next decade. Studies show that 8.3% of India's elderly experience major depression symptoms and loneliness is a major concern as families increasingly abandon elders due to work obligations. While NGOs aim to help lonely seniors, their efforts have not been very effective, so providing opportunities for seniors to socialize and express their feelings could help alleviate their loneliness and depression.
More than 20% of India's population is currently senior citizens, a figure that will increase by 41% over the next decade. Studies show that 8.3% of India's elderly experience major depression symptoms and loneliness is a major concern as families increasingly abandon elders due to work obligations. While NGOs aim to help lonely seniors, their efforts have not been very effective, so providing opportunities for seniors to socialize and express their feelings could help alleviate their loneliness and depression.
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