Elderly
Elderly at forefront of climate march in Stockholm
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Several thousand people gathered in Stockholm on Thursday for a large climate march led by elderly demonstrators. About 80 organizations, including Naturskyddsföreningen, PRO and Svenska kyrkan, united under the slogan 'Listen to the scientists – reduce emissions now' to put climate on the agenda ahead of the autumn election.
Police in region Mitt are expanding their popular volunteer pilot project, which informs elderly people about phone scams, to Uppsala in 2026. The project began in Västerås due to high demand for information. Fraud is one of the most common crimes investigated, with profits reaching about 5.7 billion kronor in 2025.
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Two men aged 45 to 55 have been sentenced to prison by Gävle District Court for gross thefts from eight elderly people in stores across several Swedish locations. The thefts occurred between October 2025 and February 2026. The men distracted victims while stealing wallets, bank cards, and one mobile phone.
An elderly NRI couple in South Delhi's Greater Kailash lost nearly Rs 14 crore in a digital arrest scam that confined them to their home for 16 days. Om Taneja, 81, and Dr Indira Taneja, 77, who returned from the US in 2015, were duped by fake police officers threatening arrest over fabricated money-laundering charges. Delhi Police have launched an investigation into the fraud.
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An international meta-analysis with nearly 24,000 elderly reveals that emotional support reduces depressive symptoms in old age more than practical daily help. The research, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, analyzed data from 11 studies in various countries, including Brazil. Experts emphasize the importance of affective bonds for elderly mental health.