Vulnerable residents at a care home for the elderly near Nairobi, Kenya's capital, have been mistreated and neglected, a BBC Africa Eye investigation has revealed. Secret filming shows staff ...

You may have seen these extraordinary beings on your red-eye flight: as soon as the plane takes off, they’re fast asleep, ...

A recent survey showed that 44.1 percent of single Japanese women aged 65 and older are living in poverty, much higher than the rate for single elderly men. The poverty level is as severe as that ...

For many, life after work may seem like the beginning of a slower pace, but for 800 volunteers with the Hong Kong Red Cross’ Elderly Unit, retirement is just a new beginning. “It’s a ...

Color enhances the book-browsing experience, but that's about it. Most readers will be just as happy with a grayscale Kindle. Noise cancellation is a primary feature on most flagship, over-ear ...

Between the North and South Rim, The South Rim is the more visited of the pair ... Firstly, the landscape is just incredible. The red rocks and desert scenery make it feel like you’re on another ...

She told Southern Eye that an elderly woman has neglected bathing and washing her clothes as she is only able to access five litres of water daily. “One of our members, an old woman, is no ...

The power of social media helped a desperate dog owner reunite with her dog after discovering someone trying to sell the pet.

Hyderabad: The Telangana State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) to pay 1.5 lakh in medical expenses and 50,000 as compensation to a 72-year-old ...

China has issued guidelines encouraging elderly people to volunteer in community service and help in underdeveloped areas. The country is struggling with an ageing population and shrinking workforce.

Residents in Taiwan were told to seek shelter as Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Taiwan, with the island fully shut for the second day. Krathon, a slow moving storm which has been lashing Taiwan ...