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With life expectancy at 67.3 years, India’s elderly population now stands at 149 million (10.5% of the total). Despite their growing health vulnerabilities—ranging from chronic diseases to mental health concerns—this group remains largely overlooked in policy and public health discourse, which continues to take a disease-centric approach rather than addressing holistic wellbeing. Ageing is shaped by cultural, economic, and social factors beyond biology and medicine. Are we adopting Western-style care models dependent on financial resources, or can we develop contextually relevant alternatives? How do inequalities of class, gender, and region impact access to care? What can we learn from India’s palliative care experiences to create integrated, community-driven models? This discussion brings together experts to explore key challenges such as social isolation, shifting family structures, mobility constraints, and digital exclusion—critical but often neglected aspects of ageing in India. Dr. M R Rajagopal, Chairman Emeritus of Pallium India and Dr. Arvind Kasthuri, Head of the Geriatric Unit at St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru will share their thoughts on the topic. A Q&A with the audience will follow.
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Bangalore International Centre: Bengaluru, CA Site, No. 7, 4th Main Road, Stage 2, Domlur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560071, India, Bangalore
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