The COVID-19 Pandemic in India has been the hardest on the elderly. They have been advised by the health officials and their family members to stay indoors due to the risk of COVID-19 infection. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted older people’s daily routines –  and their ability to stay socially connected with their relatives, friends, family and even their grandchildren.To understand more about the impact of COVID-19 induced lockdown and the pandemic, Kunika Balhotra, Suno India’s Research and Communications Officer interviewed Dr Debanjan Banerjee, a resident doctor at geriatric psychiatry at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bangalore and two elderly women to understand the impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in their lives.

<div>The COVID-19 Pandemic in India has been the hardest on the elderly. They have been advised by the health officials and their family members to stay indoors due to the risk of COVID-19 infection. </div><div>The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted older people’s daily routines –  and their ability to stay socially connected with their relatives, friends, family and even their grandchildren.</div><div> </div><div>To understand more about the impact of COVID-19 induced lockdown and the pandemic, Kunika Balhotra, Suno India’s Research and Communications Officer interviewed Dr Debanjan Banerjee, a resident doctor at geriatric psychiatry at the <a href="https://nimhans.ac.in/"><strong>National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences</strong></a> in Bangalore and two elderly women to understand the impact of COVID-19 Pandemic in their lives.</div>

The Suno India Show’ is a news show by Suno India combining slow journalism with under-represented and under-reported stories. Covering the diverse range of topics like politics, technology, education and society, the host brings in informative interviews and engaging discussions with experts. The show not only shines a spotlight on stories that matter but keeps the listeners up to date with the latest national news.

<p>The Suno India Show&rsquo; is a news show by Suno India combining slow journalism with under-represented and under-reported stories. Covering the diverse range of topics like politics, technology, education and society, the host brings in informative interviews and engaging discussions with experts. The show not only shines a spotlight on stories that matter but keeps the listeners up to date with the latest national news.</p>

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