Elder Abuse and Awareness

Vyasamoorthy
Vyasamoorthy
from Hyderabad
11 years ago

Evey JUne 15th the world observes WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY. 

As a person connected with Senior citizens I have read a lot of stories.

But, I would like to lear from INdiblog friends: Have you read ANY story relating to Elder Abuse in your city / town?  what was the most horyfying one according to you?

You don't need to be long. Just hints / refrences will do Thanks

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Vyasamoorthy
Vyasamoorthy
from Hyderabad
11 years ago

Thanks. Kindly give me link to your post. I tried to locate it in vain.

Shall I re-post it in my blog with your permission, if found useful to my readers?

 

Nandini Deka
from Bombay
11 years ago

posting links in not allowed, but u can find it under the 'social issues' - the last one

Animesh
from Mumbai
11 years ago

Nandini, as per forum guidelines, you can post links relevant to the discussion.

Vyasamoorthy
Vyasamoorthy
from Hyderabad
11 years ago

I have located the post and placedmy comments there. Good post. Creating awareness is half the job done.

Thanks

Nandini Deka
from Bombay
11 years ago

thanks, i didnt want to write at first as that family is quite well known to us, but their actions somewhat appalled me.

Vyasamoorthy
Vyasamoorthy
from Hyderabad
11 years ago

Thanks to Animesh Mishra.

Pl see my most recent post - China has introduced a law obligating youngsters to visit their old parents frequently.

 

Elder abuse is increasing all over the world - not just in India.

 


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