India, Feb. 6 -- In Indian cities, senior emergencies rarely begin with sirens. They begin quietly--a fall in the bathroom, dizziness that feels manageable, breathlessness dismissed as fatigue. By the time the situation is recognised as serious, the window for early intervention is often gone.

India's urban ageing story is unfolding faster than its support systems can adapt. As of the mid-2020s, around 12% of India's population is already above the age of 60, a proportion that continues to rise steadily as life expectancy improves. By 2050, one in five Indians - nearly 20% of the population - is expected to be over 60, fundamentally reshaping demand for healthcare and daily support (UNFPA-IIPS, India Ageing Report).

The shift is even sh...