Date: 19 April 2019 “Nothing is permanent in life. Change is the only constant factor!” About fifteen years ago, old age homes provided shelter to the elderly who were from the financially disadvantaged class and those who were destitute. Old age homes continue to take care of the elderly from that segment of society and … Read more
Date: 4 September 2017 With the implementation of GST, the senior citizens or the elderly segment of our population, many of whom are disabled due to advancing age or otherwise, are facing additional burden due to GST. Already, senior citizens do not get any concession for taxes that they pay except in IT, which is … Read more
Date: 19 August 2017 Introduction: While real estate industry has been in existence from times immemorial, senior living or retirement communities came into vogue in India around year 2000. This came about to fulfill the requirement of services and care of the middle class people of India who were educated and whose children had migrated to countries … Read more
Date: 19 August 2017 “RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES – NOT A REAL ESTATE PROPOSITION, BUT A LIFESTYLE FOR THE ELDERLY” General: Demographic pattern and the changing social norms make it mandatory for us in India to look at the issue of old age more clearly. Unlike in the West, in India, it is the family that is … Read more
Date: 30 May 2017 A Panacea for a Peaceful life during Silver Years Retirement communities that are operational today in India cater to various services that the senior citizens need and also provide basic medical services including an ambulance for emergency evacuation. Are these retirement communities able to fulfill the requirement of senior citizens, especially … Read more
