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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uberlândia has 810 spots for free technology and innovation courses for youth and the elderly; find out how to enroll

Uberlândia is offering 810 free technology and innovation courses for young people and seniors starting April 1st.

Mar 23 • 09:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Police Investigation: Did the Same Man Murder a 79-Year-Old Elderly Person and a 24-Year-Old Postal Worker?

Finnish police are investigating whether a 26-year-old man suspected of murdering a 79-year-old man in Helsinki is also responsible for the unsolved murder of a 24-year-old postal worker in Vantaa.

Mar 23 • 08:57 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Caregiver receives 600,000 euros from an elderly man with Parkinson's disease, the Court of Cassation: 'Legitimate'

A caregiver was awarded 630,000 euros and a car by an elderly man with Parkinson's, a gesture deemed legitimate by Italy's Supreme Court despite family objections.

Mar 23 • 08:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I gave up my seat for old man on the bus but 1 comment left me heartbroken'

A man gave his bus seat to an elderly passenger and was deeply moved by a comment made during their conversation.

Mar 23 • 06:04 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian forces attack elderly cyclist in Kherson

A 75-year-old man was injured in a Russian drone attack while cycling in the Korabelnyi district of Kherson.

Mar 23 • 05:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Woman who stole £300k from pensioner and spent it on Botox and expensive meals is tracked down in Tenerife

A fraudster who stole £300,000 from an elderly pensioner and used it for personal luxuries has been located in Tenerife.

Mar 23 • 00:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Cashless Payments for People with Dementia: Expanding Benefits from Shopping Support

The article discusses the benefits of cashless payment systems for seniors with dementia, highlighting how these systems help manage their daily shopping needs amidst increasing financial challenges like scams.

Mar 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Abuse of the elderly

The article highlights the neglect and discrimination faced by elderly people in Ecuador, especially regarding pensions and timely support from the government.

Mar 22 • 22:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly hoarder found dead inside burning house in Curitiba

A 68-year-old man was discovered dead in a burning house in Curitiba, Brazil, on Sunday morning.

Mar 22 • 21:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested after attempting to set fire to mother-in-law's house with an elderly man and two children inside in MT

A 23-year-old woman was arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, after threatening family members and attempting to set her mother-in-law's house on fire while two children were present.

Mar 22 • 20:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Boat sinks and family rescued by sailor in Paranaguá: 'Deliverance'; VIDEO

A family, including children and elderly people, was rescued by sailor Eduardo Bueno Gabriel after their aluminum boat sank in Paranaguá, Brazil.

Mar 22 • 20:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Some Barriers [Not Seoul]

The article reflects on the experience of visiting a bank from the perspective of a young adult, highlighting the challenges elderly customers face in navigating modern banking technology.

Mar 22 • 20:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of killing an elderly man with a hoe is arrested by the police in Piracicaba

The PM arrested a man who confessed to killing a 61-year-old cart driver in Piracicaba, Brazil, after he attempted to evade capture.

Mar 22 • 19:57 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Attention, songs, conversations, and improvisation: clown doctors now also bring joy to seniors

Clown doctors are now visiting senior care centers, bringing joy and entertainment through songs, exercises, and conversations with elderly residents.

Mar 22 • 18:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fugitive elderly woman suspected of shooting stepdaughter after family disagreement in the interior of RS, police say

A 63-year-old woman is suspected of shooting her 50-year-old stepdaughter following a familial dispute in rural Igrejinha, Brazil.

Mar 22 • 17:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Fury at the Wheel: A Woman Hit a Pregnant Driver, Attacked an Elderly Woman, and Bit a Police Officer

A woman's violent rampage in Orlando led to multiple charges after she assaulted a pregnant driver, attacked an elderly passerby, and bit a police officer during her arrest.

Mar 22 • 16:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two suspects are arrested after the body of a missing elderly man is found in a well in Guarulhos, Greater São Paulo

Two suspects have been arrested in relation to the death of 69-year-old Jeferson Figueiredo, whose body was discovered in a well after he went missing earlier this month.

Mar 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Most Important Tips for Caring for Knees in Older Adults: Recommendations from Traumatologist Pedro Guillén

Pedro Guillén, a prominent Spanish traumatologist, shares essential advice for maintaining knee health in seniors in an interview.

Mar 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Meat protected some elderly against dementia

Certain types of meat have shown potential protective effects against dementia in older adults, particularly those carrying a genetic risk variant.

Mar 22 • 14:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Police seek witnesses: Over 90-year-old senior citizen robbed by con artists

A 90-year-old woman in Munich was robbed by a con artist after being deceived by a telephone scam where the caller pretended her son had cancer.

Mar 22 • 12:04 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: A man died after a heart attack in a polling station in Annecy

An elderly man died of a heart attack shortly after casting his vote in a municipal election polling station in Annecy, France.

Mar 22 • 11:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pascual Sánchez Juan, neurologist: "Alzheimer is a disease of young people"

Dr. Pascual Sánchez Juan argues that Alzheimer’s disease, often mistaken as an ailment of the elderly, has a long onset period and emphasizes the importance of early prevention and treatment.

Mar 22 • 10:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Fraudsters pulled off a large-scale robbery: nearly 34,000 euros swindled from two victims

Police report two significant instances of fraud in Lithuania, leading to a total loss of almost 34,000 euros by two elderly victims.

Mar 22 • 08:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Elderly Woman in Tartu Receives Double Billing from Elisa: Worries About Potential Double Charge

A 90-year-old woman in Tartu, Estonia, received two identical phone bills in the mail from telecom provider Elisa, raising concerns over billing errors.

Mar 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The victim of the Malminkartano homicide was a beloved grandfather – 'You cannot call heaven on the phone'

A beloved grandfather, Pekka, was murdered in an apparent random attack in Malminkartano, Helsinki, sparking reflections on his life and the implications of violence against the elderly.

Mar 22 • 05:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

‘Tired Ears’: millions of older adults suffer from a costly disease that isolates them and is not funded by public healthcare

Millions of older adults in Spain suffer from presbycusis, a hearing impairment that isolates them and lacks funding from public healthcare.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Life & Tech

What is the capability of AI in phone reception? Introduction of lawyers and representatives of municipalities

The article discusses the emerging use of AI in handling telephone reception services and its implications for job and daily life.

Mar 22 • 01:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

E-scooter cyclist hospitalized after accident in Vestfold

An elderly e-scooter rider was hospitalized following a serious accident in Vestfold, Norway.

Mar 22 • 00:15 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Preventing Consumer Damage Caused by Declining Cognitive Function

The article discusses the challenges faced by elderly individuals with declining cognitive abilities in managing consumer contracts and avoiding fraud.

Mar 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Concerns over 'account freezing'... Thoughts of a caregiver living separately from parents who both require care

A caregiver expresses anxiety over her elderly parents' gradual cognitive decline and worries that they may lose access to their bank accounts as they age.

Mar 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly man stabbed to death by his daughter and her girlfriend in Guzolândia

An 85-year-old man was brutally murdered by his daughter and her girlfriend in Guzolândia, São Paulo, amid allegations of past abuse.

Mar 21 • 21:09 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

AI Will Not Be Able to Do It: Latin America Will Need 14 Million Caregivers for the Elderly by 2050

By 2050, Latin America will need around 14 million certified caregivers to support its aging population, a demand that artificial intelligence is unlikely to meet, according to a report by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

Mar 21 • 20:48 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Florida woman seen on video allegedly attacking pregnant driver, elderly bystander and biting police officer

A Florida woman was arrested for multiple charges after allegedly attacking a pregnant driver, an elderly woman who intervened, and later biting a police officer during the arrest.

Mar 21 • 20:39 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

FBI raids Hollywood mansion in $17.4M alleged mortgage scam targeting seniors, 11 arrested including Iranian

The FBI conducted a raid on a Hollywood mansion linked to a $17.4 million mortgage fraud scheme targeting elderly homeowners, resulting in the arrest of 11 individuals.

Mar 21 • 17:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two people die and elderly couple is injured in accident in the Sertão of AL

A tragic accident in Alagoas resulted in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to an elderly couple.

Mar 21 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Characters 80+ Are in Fashion, But Are TV and Cinema Treating Them Well?

A discussion on the representation of characters aged 80 and above in film and television, highlighting the upcoming comedy 'Velhos Bandidos' and its portrayal of elderly characters.

Mar 21 • 16:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Mom had a stroke, fortunately a mild one. At least we thought so - but today she can't walk, doesn't recognize people. What went wrong?

A mother, initially believed to have a mild stroke, faces serious mobility and cognitive issues after an inadequate hospital stay, leading to a call for a discussion on healthcare failures.

Mar 21 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is arrested while trying to sell stolen cell phone back to its owner in Nova Iguaçu

A man was apprehended in Nova Iguaçu for attempting to sell a stolen cell phone back to its owner, an elderly woman, months after the theft.

Mar 21 • 14:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Scammer poses as INSS agent and diverts 85-year-old woman's retirement in MG

A 41-year-old man was arrested for fraudulently obtaining an 85-year-old woman's retirement funds by posing as an INSS agent in Brazil.

Mar 21 • 13:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elderly woman dies after being hit by a car on Avenida Brasil in Juiz de Fora

A 66-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries after being struck by a car in Juiz de Fora, Brazil.

Mar 21 • 13:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Scams cause losses of over R$ 100,000 in 48 hours in Campo Grande

In Campo Grande, a series of scams and electronic frauds led to reported losses exceeding R$ 100,000 over just 48 hours.

Mar 21 • 13:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Thousands Over 100 Years Old to Be Declared Dead Soon – STT: One Is Still Alive

Finland's Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV) has called upon over 2,100 individuals aged 100 and above to confirm their status by March 24; if no legal obstacles arise, they will be declared deceased, despite reports that at least one is still alive.

Mar 21 • 11:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

The Suspect in the Malminkartano Murder Has Been Imprisoned

A 24-year-old man has been imprisoned on suspicion of murder in the Malminkartano area of Helsinki, where an elderly man was fatally attacked with a knife.

Mar 21 • 10:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Suspect in elderly man's murder concealed his face in court – Arrested

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering an 80-year-old man in Helsinki after he concealed his face during court proceedings.

Mar 21 • 09:43 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Attack by bees on an elderly man in Alwar

An elderly man in Alwar, Rajasthan was severely injured after being attacked by bees, with nearby individuals unable to assist due to fear.

Mar 21 • 09:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

An Elderly Woman in Mandi Considers the Collector as Her Son

An elderly woman named Rukmani in Mandi sees the district collector, Apurv Devgan, as a son-like figure after losing her own child in a disaster last year.

Mar 21 • 09:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman tells how she lost almost R$ 60,000 in a scam in the interior of São Paulo: 'They caused damage'

A maintenance manager in São Carlos, SP, lost nearly R$ 60,000 due to a scam involving cloned bank cards and deceptive communications from criminals posing as bank staff.

Mar 21 • 09:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Suspected Elderly Murderer, 26, in Court – IS Present

A 26-year-old man suspected of murdering an elderly person in Helsinki's Malminkartano district will appear in court on Saturday morning.

Mar 21 • 08:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From childhood to psychiatric hospitalization: 82-year-old launches book with poems written over decades in Rio

An 82-year-old man from Rio de Janeiro is launching his first poetry book titled 'Poesias Agudas' on World Poetry Day, reflecting his life experiences and political thoughts.

Mar 21 • 08:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Elderly man attacked by bees, team wears COVID PPE kit to save him

An elderly man in Alwar, Rajasthan, was attacked by a swarm of bees but was saved by the quick actions of an ambulance team who donned PPE kits to reach him safely.

Mar 21 • 07:45 UTC

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