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Mala Kapur Shankardass
About the AuthorMala Kapur Shankardass
The writer is a sociologist, gerontologist and health and development social scientist, and an associate professor at Delhi University�??s Maitreyi College.
    National data from some countries indicates and it could be in most of them that people with disabilities are four times more likely to be treated badly in the healthcare system.Life
    Make future accessible for disabled, leave no one behind

    It has not achieved much in terms of providing enabling environments across sections of populations with various forms...

    2 Dec 2019 1:35 AM IST

    Empowering older people along with young is an achievable goal.India
    Young are the new elite, identify and fight ageism

    Studies indicate that, from 2015 to 2030, the number of people aged 60 and above would rise from 901 million to 1.4...

    30 Sept 2019 1:24 AM IST

    Many countries prompted by World Health Organisation have recently adopted the Global action plan, 2017-2025, on the public health response to dementia.India
    Resist the stigma of dementia, let elderly live well if they can

    The global campaign this year is to talk about dementia which is necessary to erase the stigma attached to it and spread...

    18 Sept 2019 1:16 AM IST

    The government must address the high costs of older adults medical and long-term care needs (Photo: AFP)India
    Policymakers need to prepare to cater for an ageing citizenry

    Population ageing in India poses major challenges in the interconnected areas of health, gender and income security

    11 July 2019 6:55 AM IST

    We need to celebrate age and remove the inequalities that work against older people. (Photo: AP/AJIT SOLANKI)India
    India must take up meaningful initiatives to tackle elder abuse

    India does not have any specific elder abuse laws or a national government policy framework related to elder abuse.

    13 Jun 2019 1:42 AM IST

    Uprooted trees and an overturned autorickshaw lie by the roadside in Puri a day after the cyclone (Photo: AP)India
    Rehabilitation after Cyclone Fani: Leave no one behind

    The poor in both rural and urban areas need special attention for relief work whether by the government or civil society...

    15 May 2019 12:23 AM IST

    Age, income, education and other differentials are frequently ignored during planning of healthcare.India
    Why universal health coverage is universally, and urgently, essential

    Many nations including India realise that often their citizens have to choose between spending on healthcare and meeting...

    4 April 2019 1:12 AM IST

    Idea Sakhi works on all smartphones and feature phones, and even if the customer does not have any voice or data balance - thus ensuring that the service can be easily accessible to women whenever they need to use it.Opinion
    Let us take a pledge to make the world a better, fairer, safer place...

    An important task in empowering women is to elevate their voices at home, at the workplace and beyond.

    8 March 2019 12:15 AM IST

    It is observed throughout the world that social exclusion of older persons is common and it impacts their access to basic human rights.India
    Equality, justice & dignity: Let older people enjoy their rights

    Older people need to be integrated in society for them to enjoy their quality of life and dignity.

    10 Dec 2018 5:57 AM IST

    The basic problem or rather the biggest impediment to providing appropriate mental healthcare services and provisions in the country is due to inadequate allocation of funds for mental healthcare facilities.Life
    It's time to invest in mental health issues

    October is observed as the month to raise awareness on mental health issues across the world.

    17 Oct 2018 1:34 AM IST

    Many issues related to ensuring rights of older persons can be put in place if there is a dedicated international protection regime.India
    Let's ensure citizens' right to grow old with dignity

    Older people must demand legislations and laws, which protect their rights, stop age discrimination and ageism.

    28 Sept 2018 6:16 AM IST

    The challenge is to bring awareness that dementia is not a normal part of ageing, and if and when individuals and families are affected by it, there are ways to deal and cope with it provided guidance and support is sought from those experienced in dealing with it.India
    Let's challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer's

    Dementia should not be ignored, especially by family members, as it can have effects which can become unmanageable if...

    17 Sept 2018 12:29 AM IST

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