Rent-a-grandchild: Businesses offering companions to elderly grow in India
Rent-a-grandchild: Businesses offering companions to elderly grow in India
In Gurugram, India, a 26‑year‑old hired companion named Roney Raju assists an elderly couple, the Budhirajas, with daily tasks and emotional support. The service, part of a growing senior‑care industry valued at about $7 billion, charges roughly 450 rupees ($5) per hour for up to 10 hours monthly.
Source: Rent-a-grandchild: Businesses offering companions to elderly grow in India — Al Jazeera
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Nov 8, 2026.
Topics: rentagrandchild · india · elderlycare · loneliness · indianews · agingpopulation
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