Campaign Against Senior Citizens Abuse in India

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Today the abuse of senior citizens has become a huge issue in India.

According to a recent article in "The Print"

The family is the prime perpetrator of abuse against senior citizens in India even though 82% of them live with their kin, according to a report by HelpAge India, a charity platform that works for the cause of the disadvantaged elderly population.

The survey stated that 35% of elders suffered abuse at the hands of their sons and 21% reported abuse by their daughters-in-law. About 2% of elders were abused by their house help, who is not a family member. The abuse reported ranged from ‘disrespect’ and ‘verbal abuse’ to ‘neglect’ and ‘physical violence’.

We are running a campaign to spread awareness against abuse of senior citizens by neighbors, family members and society at large.

It is hoped that more people will come forward and support the elderly in our society.