Elderly people in Kerala's district met the Kerala State Elderly Commission (KSEC) on January 10, 2026, to discuss urgent issues. Over 150 representatives from senior citizen forums and voluntary groups joined the hearing at the civil station. They shared many worries about healthcare, insurance, and personal safety. Several retired government employees talked about limits in the Medical Insurance Scheme for State Employees and Pensioners (MEDISEP). Others who use private health insurance called out high premiums and asked for stricter regulations. Attendees also asked for improvements in the Vayoraksha scheme, which helps seniors in emergencies. The group called for government-run dementia care centers in all districts and expanding the current center in Ernakulam. Some elders said banks were denying loans, even to those who could repay them. Managers of elder care homes said government funding is not enough, with only ₹1,100 per resident for food, clothes, and medicine. They requested a system to ease hospital bill issues for patients from care homes, especially those without proper ID and those brought in by police. A call was made to appoint young volunteers locally to assist elderly people living alone. The senior citizens also reported that the emergency toll-free number 14567 is not working well recently. They urged the government to conduct an immediate survey of elderly people. KSEC Chairperson K. Somaprasad said, "Denial of due benefits to the elderly, negligence by children, and lapse of funds meant for elderly care in local bodies were among the larger issues brought up by stakeholders. The complaints and suggestions will be compiled to set our priorities and chalk out a working plan." KSEC members K.N.K. Namboothiri, financial officer Prince, and District Social Justice Officer K.J. John Joshy attended the meeting.