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Elders feel unsafe in their own homes

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 Preeti Yukta Mohakud253

In 2023, the number of reported cases of elder abuse increased to 580 in Bangalore compared to 229 cases in 2022. Bengaluru: Elder abuse cases in Bangalore have seen an 86 percent increase since last year, according to data from the Nightingales Medical Trust. As of October 2023, 580 cases of elder abuse have been […]

Last stages of life—a curse

November 19, 2019November 27, 2019 Manasvi Gupta1240

Senior citizens in Bangalore still suffer from abuse despite the celebration of World Elder Awareness Day every year. The number of calls received on the helpline is increasing, say reports. Elder abuse continues to be the least investigated and overlooked crime. Bengaluru witnessed an upsurge of 41.17 per cent in the elder abuse and harassment […]

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Elders feel unsafe in their own homes

Last stages of life—a curse

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