Healthy ageing is shaped by more than access to healthcare. It is also shaped by everyday choices, supportive communities and environments that enable older people to live with dignity and independence. HelpAge India, through its 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 is pleased to support the 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗻𝗶 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 as a Knowledge and Outreach Partner. Organised by the Department of Resource Management and Design Application, Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, the virtual oration will explore “𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.” Kallol Kumar Bhattacharyya, Director, Gerontology Program, University of Idaho, USA, will deliver the oration. Prof. Anil Kumar Indira Krishnan, Director, Institute for Longevity and Ageing Research, HelpAge India, will give the introductory address. Prof. Sushma Goel, former Vice Principal, Lady Irwin College, will preside. As we advance the goals of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030), let us reaffirm that '𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙮 𝘼𝙜𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚’𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮' Join us for a dialogue on building healthier, more inclusive and age-friendly communities. 📅 Tuesday, 27 October 2026 🕡 6:30 – 7:45 PM IST | Online Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #HealthyAgeing #AgeFriendlySociety #AgeingResearch

The buzz on the ground was palpable as HelpAge warriors put their best foot forward for elders, full of zest and enthusiasm, as they participated in the Vedanta Delhi Half 2026 Marathon. Different age groups running for a common cause #GenerationsTogether honouring elders and championing active ageing. An affirmation of care, connections and contribution between generations. Spreading the message for a society for all ages, where elders feel heard, included and connected. Let’s keep this spirit moving beyond the finish line. Together, for an age-friendly society. #HelpAgeIndia #ActiveAgeing #RunForOurElders #HarUmarSaath #VedantaDelhiHalfMarathon

Healthcare makes a greater difference when it reaches people where they are, responds to the realities of their lives and connects them with the support they need. For nearly three years, HelpAge India in partnership with Integris Medtech Limited, has been bringing healthcare closer to underserved communities across Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Through a Mobile Healthcare Unit serving urban slums and Senior Care Homes, thousands of people have accessed consultations, free medicines and diagnostic tests, complemented by health camps and preventive health awareness. Home visits and medical referrals help bridge gaps in access, while Ayushman Card linkages connect eligible elders to a wider healthcare safety net. The distribution of assistive devices and spectacles, along with vision correction support, further helps people maintain mobility, independence and confidence in their everyday lives. Each intervention addresses a different barrier, bringing healthcare closer not just in terms of distance, but also in terms of access, independence and dignity. This is what makes sustained partnerships so valuable: they create the continuity needed to reach people consistently, respond to different needs and make meaningful change possible. #Healthcare #Partnerships #AgedCare #HealthyAgeing

The @HarvardChanIRC recently hosted a webinar titled, “Healthy Ageing: Nutrition, Metabolism, and Life Course Pathways to Longer Healthspan” on October 13, 2026. Watch the full conversation here: hsph.me/healthy-ageing @HarvardChanSPH @vishplus @DrSwatiBakshi

OUT NOW | HelpAge India latest R&D Journal Climate change is a public health, social justice and development challenge. Yet, its intersection with ageing remains underexplored, particularly in India. The latest special edition of the HelpAge India Research and Development Journal, ‘Impact of Climate Change on Older Persons in India’, brings together research and perspectives that place older persons at the centre of climate action and resilience-building. Edited by Anupama Datta, Head – Engagement & Advocacy, HelpAge India, this issue features three articles examining the impact of climate change on the psychological wellbeing and health of older persons, and the need for age-friendly, community-led approaches to disaster preparedness and resilience. Featuring contributions by: • Dr. Deepika Nambiar, Clinical Psychologist, Nishtha Healthcare, Bengaluru, on the psychological impact of climate change on older adults in India. • Anoushka Mukherji, Law Student, National Law University Odisha, on disaster risk reduction and building age-friendly societies through community resilience. • Basabadatta Jena, PhD Scholar and Sambalpur University Research Fellow, PG Department of Sociology, and Dr. Tattwamasi Paltasingh, Adjunct Professor, PG Department of Social Science, Fakir Mohan University, Odisha, on climate change, health vulnerabilities and resilience among older persons. The contributions underscore the need for integrated approaches to climate adaptation, healthy ageing, disaster preparedness and social inclusion. They also highlight the importance of recognising older persons not only as people affected by climate-related risks, but as active contributors to community resilience. 📖 Read the journal: helpageindia.org/wp-content/… #Research #AgeingAndClimate #ClimateResilience

We recently welcomed M.A. Sociology students from @weareAUD to HelpAge India's Head Office in New Delhi for an afternoon of conversations, questions and shared learning. Coordinated by Deepti Singh, our Joint Director – HR, the visit brought the students together with our programme and project leads for a closer look at our work, the many dimensions of ageing, elder rights and the experiences that shape our approach. The interactions brought curiosity, fresh perspectives and a welcome opportunity to learn from one another. It was heartening to see the students reflect on empathy, dignity and respect, and express interest in staying connected through volunteering, internships and future opportunities. Some exchanges leave us with as much to think about as we share. This was one of them. #IntergenerationalConnection #LearningTogether #Ageing #Academia

Some people will always feel like home. The familiar voice that asks ‘how you’ve been’. The hands that have held yours through the years. The person who still remembers the little things about you. Sharing some heartwarming moments from the ground, across the country, of intergenerational magic. When generations come together, love finds new ways to grow. When we connect, we understand each other, we learn together. And an ordinary moment, becomes a memory for a lifetime, we both treasure. These moments of bonding between generations, between the young & those older, reminds us how much we have to give one another: our time, experiences, ideas, wisdom and above all, our affection. Everyone deserves to feel that their presence matters, especially our elders who have helped shape us into who we are today. As we celebrate the month of older persons, HelpAge India celebrates the #Care, #Contribution and #Connections, that bring generations closer. Let’s take the time to listen, learn from one another, and remind the elders in our lives, just how much they are loved, valued and cherished. Because love is felt in the time we make for each other. 💛 #GenerationsTogether #HarUmarSaath

Palliative care goes beyond pain relief. It is also about ensuring that people living with serious illness, and their families, feel supported through the many challenges they face. Dr Ira Almeida’s reflections on AmiAsat in South Goa, a palliative care collaboration between Hospicio South Goa District Hospital, Cipla Foundation and HelpAge India, offer a glimpse into what community-based palliative care can make possible when healthcare teams, local institutions and trained volunteers come together around a shared purpose. Thank you to Cipla Foundation for sharing this story and to all the partners working together to bring care closer to the community. #WorldHospiceAndPalliativeCareDay #PalliativeCare #PainManagement #CommunityCare

Webinar: Healthy Ageing: Nutrition, Metabolism & Life Course Pathways to Longer Healthspan 🗓️Oct 13, Tue 🕒6PM IST / 8:30AM ET 🔗hsph.me/healthy-ageing With William Mair @HarvardChanSPH Prabhdeep Kaur @iiscbangalore Ritu Rana @Helpageindia Courtney Peterson @HarvardChanSPH

Sometimes, impact is not about having every solution; it is about knowing how to connect the right people to the right solution. Shankarappa, a 61-year-old farmer from a village in Raichur, Karnataka, was experiencing blurred vision in his left eye. During a free general health camp through the @SMFGIndia (SMICC)-supported Mobile Healthcare Unit (MHU), the doctor identified a cataract-related vision problem and referred him to Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) for treatment. But the referral was only the beginning. The HelpAge India team counselled Shankarappa on cataract surgery, leveraged its existing stakeholder relationships with RIMS to facilitate the referral and followed up with him before and after treatment. The result: successful cataract surgery and restored vision, enabling him to return to his daily activities with greater confidence and independence. What made this intervention work? The power of collaboration! This transformation was made possible through the combined efforts of different stakeholders. SMFG India Credit’s support enabled the MHU to bring healthcare services closer to the community. HelpAge India’s MHU team identified the health concern, facilitated the referral and supported follow-up care. RIMS Hospital provided the required surgical treatment. #HealthcareForAll #CommunityHealth #CSR #SocialImpact #PartnershipForImpact

Growing older should never mean feeling unheard. 💚 This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we reaffirm a simple belief: our elders deserve care for their emotional well-being, alongside their physical health. Project Saarthak brings mental health support closer to older people within their communities—creating safe spaces for conversations, raising awareness, identifying the signs early on, and connecting elders with professional counselling and referrals. At the heart of this work is #connection: someone to talk to, a community to belong to, and get support when it’s needed. Because every older person deserves to feel heard, valued and supported. No one should have to navigate mental health concerns alone. #ProjectSaarthak #HelpAgeIndia #MentalHealthAtEveryAge #HealthyAgeing

It is encouraging to see young scholars bringing their perspectives and research to the discourse on ageing. In her article, 'Social Connection: The Missing Dimension of Elder Care', Muskaan Jain, who is pursuing an M.A. at the School of Public Policy and Governance - TISS, Hyderabad, explores an often-overlooked dimension of elder care. Drawing on data from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) and HelpAge India’s 2025 research report, she examines how older people maintain social connections, why opportunities for social participation can narrow with age and how communities and accessible public spaces can help foster meaningful connections. Her work is a welcome contribution to a conversation that deserves greater attention: recognising social connection as an integral part of ageing with dignity and wellbeing. Read the blog: helpageindia.org/blog/social… #SocialConnection #Eldercare #Research #Community @PolicyTiss

Clear vision is about more than what we see. It is about the freedom to move independently, continue everyday activities, stay connected and participate fully in life. Yet, millions of older people in India experience visual impairment, including vision loss due to cataract, which can often be treated. World Sight Day, observed on October 8, is a reminder of the importance of accessible eye care at every age. HelpAge India’s Vision Restoration & Correction Programme supports older people through cataract surgeries, eye screening and corrective spectacles. Because better vision can help make independence, participation and dignity a part of everyday life. Learn more about our Vision Restoration & Correction Programme: helpageindia.org/our-work/he… #WorldSightDay #HealthyAgeing #Eyecare #Visioncare

As we celebrate ‘International Month of Older Persons’, we revisit this heartwarming film highlighting the beautiful relationship between generations. It reminds us that older persons are an intrinsic part of our daily lives, yet their presence and contributions can sometimes go unnoticed or be taken for granted. This month we bring the message closer to home though our campaign #GenerationsTogether #HarUmarSaath urging younger generations to care, connect and contribute, to the lives of elders around them and make them feel valued, cared for and respected. Together let’s add life to years. Let our elders be seen, heard and valued, for they are the foundation on whom we make our lives today. Watch here: piped.video/pNeGenH6a94?si=QHX4… #GenerationsTogether #HarUmarSaath #HelpAgeIndia #HelpUniteGenerations

For the past year, HelpAge India and Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) have been working together to bring healthcare closer to communities in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh. Through our Mobile Healthcare Unit and health camps, elders across 20 remote villages in four blocks have been able to access primary healthcare, specialist consultations, vision care, assistive devices and referrals, bringing essential care closer to home. Now, this collaboration is extending to another important part of the healthcare journey: nutrition support for people undergoing TB treatment. Together, we are supporting TB patients with nutritional support to help them stay nourished through their treatment. From regular healthcare in remote villages to specialist care when it is needed: this is what the power of coming together can look like. #HealthcareForAll #Eldercare #Agedcare #RuralHealthcare

Strong partnerships are built on a shared commitment to the people and communities at the heart of our work. Thank you to @OfficialDMRC and the DMRC Ladies Welfare Organisation (DLWO) for spending time with the residents of the DMRC Old Age Home, listening to their experiences and engaging with their lives. A sense of belonging, care and security is an important part of what makes a place feel like home and it is encouraging to see this reflected in moments such as these.

Funders and social purpose organisations share a common pursuit: creating meaningful, lasting change. The partnerships that enable this work, however, invite us to keep asking how trust, accountability and governance can work together more effectively. These are some of the questions that will shape 'The Governance of Trust', a session co-created by HelpAge India and SVP India at DoDM 2026, convened by the Indian School of Development Management - ISDM. The conversation brings together perspectives from across the ecosystem: Vijay Naugain, CHRO, HelpAge India Prasad Baji, Board Member and Chair, SVP Mumbai Chapter Noshir Dadrawala, CEO, Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy - India Rashmi Nagori, Head, ESG and CSR, Nuvama Group Amrtha Kasturi Rangan, COO, A.T.E. Chandra Foundation Together, they will explore how governance can create not only rigour and accountability, but also the conditions for trust, shared responsibility and more meaningful partnerships between funders and social purpose organisations. 📅 Thursday, 8 October 2026 📍 Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi 🎟️ Get your passes → bit.ly/dodm26-trackpartner-s…

Financial independence is not simply about income. It is about agency, choice and dignity at every stage of a woman’s life. In a thought-provoking article, 'Women, ageing and financial independence' published in #ThePioneer, Radhika Bharat Ram, Governing Body Member, #HelpAgeIndia, draws attention to an often-overlooked dimension of ageing: the financial vulnerability many women carry into later life. “Women have long carried much of the unpaid care within families, to their children, spouses, parents and grandparents. We celebrate this contribution, and rightly so, but we rarely ask what it means for the woman providing that care. What happens to the income she did not earn? What happens to the savings she could not build or the career opportunities she had to put on hold? The answer is not for women to care less, but to ensure that caring for others does not come at the cost of their own financial security," - emphasizes Radhika. HelpAge India’s 2023 report, ‘#Women & #Ageing: Invisible or Empowered?’, highlights the vulnerabilities many women face in later life - 69% of older women do not own any assets and 73% have no savings of their own. The lack of economic security from a savings perspective, is seen to impact the decision-making status of older women, of whom only 20% have always taken decisions for themselves. As we speak increasingly about longevity and healthy ageing, financial independence & well-being must be part of that conversation. Because living longer should also mean living with choice, confidence, security and dignity. Click here to read full article: dailypioneer.com/news/slug-l… #WomenAndAgeing #FinancialIndependence #HealthyAgeing #Longevity #OlderWomen #FinancialEmpowerment #AgeingWithDignity #HelpAgeIndia @bharat_radhika @TheDailyPioneer

International Day of Older Persons 2026 brought together elders, young people, government representatives, schools and civil society in Lucknow, united by a shared commitment to honouring the contributions of older persons and building stronger intergenerational connections. Held under the joint auspices of the Department of Social Welfare, Uttar Pradesh, and HelpAge India, the celebration was graced by Hon'ble Shri Asim Arun, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Social Welfare, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, as Chief Guest. Shri Baijnath Rawat, Chairman, Uttar Pradesh Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission, also addressed the gathering, while Shri Sanjeev Singh, IAS, Director, Social Welfare Department, shared information on government welfare schemes and initiatives for older persons. Mr. Anoop Pant, State Head - Uttar Pradesh, HelpAge India, welcomed the gathering and reflected on the invaluable contributions of elders to families and society. The occasion also recognised older persons whose lives and work have enriched their communities and inspired generations. A special moment came from the students and teachers of CMS-RDSO, whose musical presentation carried a heartfelt message of love and respect for parents and elders. The gathering also took a collective pledge to uphold the dignity, respect and wellbeing of older persons. The celebration was a beautiful expression of our campaign theme #GenerationsTogether #HarUmarSaath - of honouring elders, learning from their experience, connecting across generations and recognising the role every age can play in shaping an age-friendly society. #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons #GenerationsTogether #HarUmarSaath #HelpAgeIndia