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Abuse of senior citizens worsened during a pandemic.
During the pandemic phase, the elderly are amongst the worst affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The extended lockdowns have affected their health due to a lack of regular check-ups with a majority of them having little access to doctors. Besides, anxiety, loss of appetite, lack of physical activity, social life, sleeplessness and other factors are posing severe health challenges. A large number of old people have also faced physical, psychological and emotional abuse from family members. The most common types of abuse are disrespect, verbal and physical abuse, isolation, neglect, lack of medical treatment, siphoning off their funds and forced work.
A survey found that 62% of the respondents have experienced increasing ill-treatment and around 36% of residents in old age homes feel that abuse is prevalent in society. One more study found that 58% of elderly respondents were abused by their families. Even before the pandemic hit India, old people were being continuously abused, which added to their mental trauma, triggered by the vulnerability of their age.
The report brings out the sense of fear, worry and loneliness our elders face and the increased risk of abuse due to growing dependency … they are also dealing with the loss of loved ones and struggling at multiple levels.
One of the police officers working closely with trusts in Bengaluru estimates that more than 24,000 old senior citizens were victims of harassment and abuse during the pandemic because they lack physical strength.
On another hand, a senior counsellor at the Elders Helpline said that it has handled more than 30 cases of death of the elderly who were severely attacked.
The urgent need—now, more than ever—to build a strong and responsive ELDERCARE SYSTEM IN INDIA.
Where, the needs of the elderly should get priority, attention and resources they deserve.
We request the community, private sectors, politicians and everyone working independently must come forward to work together to support senior citizens with us.
During the pandemic phase, the elderly are amongst the worst affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The extended lockdowns have affected their health due to a lack of regular check-ups with a majority of them having little access to doctors. Besides, anxiety, loss of appetite, lack of physical activity, social life, sleeplessness and other factors are posing severe health challenges. A large number of old people have also faced physical, psychological and emotional abuse from family members. The most common types of abuse are disrespect, verbal and physical abuse, isolation, neglect, lack of medical treatment, siphoning off their funds and forced work.
A survey found that 62% of the respondents have experienced increasing ill-treatment and around 36% of residents in old age homes feel that abuse is prevalent in society. One more study found that 58% of elderly respondents were abused by their families. Even before the pandemic hit India, old people were being continuously abused, which added to their mental trauma, triggered by the vulnerability of their age.
The report brings out the sense of fear, worry and loneliness our elders face and the increased risk of abuse due to growing dependency … they are also dealing with the loss of loved ones and struggling at multiple levels.
One of the police officers working closely with trusts in Bengaluru estimates that more than 24,000 old senior citizens were victims of harassment and abuse during the pandemic because they lack physical strength.
On another hand, a senior counsellor at the Elders Helpline said that it has handled more than 30 cases of death of the elderly who were severely attacked.
The urgent need—now, more than ever—to build a strong and responsive ELDERCARE SYSTEM IN INDIA.
Where, the needs of the elderly should get priority, attention and resources they deserve.
We request the community, private sectors, politicians and everyone working independently must come forward to work together to support senior citizens with us.
We are Fundraising for :
- Appropriate mechanisms are to be set up to provide need-based maintenance to the parents and senior citizens.
- Providing better medical facilities, and shelter with three times of food to senior citizens.
- For institutionalization of a suitable mechanism for the protection of life and rights of older persons.
- Setting up of old age homes in every district.
So, we are starting with a simple concept of accepting donations of just 1 Rupee from our compassionate donors. With your 1rupee, we can help a senior citizen with accommodation, food, medications, and their basics need. We make you guaranteed that your money will only use for aiding these old, senior citizens so that they can live without any suffering, insult, or abuse and no doubt your one rupee brings bliss and allow the elders to live with self-respect and dignity in their own houses.
1 Rupee x 365 Days = Rs.365 a year!
Donate Rs. 365/- Now.
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