About 73% elderly experienced increased abuse during lockdown imposed amid 2nd wave of Covid: report
3 years, 6 months ago

About 73% elderly experienced increased abuse during lockdown imposed amid 2nd wave of Covid: report

The Hindu  

About 73 % of the elderly population experienced increased abuse during the lockdown imposed amid the second wave of COVID-19, according to a new report. The report by the Agewell Foundation, based on responses from 5,000 elderly, released ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day said 82 % of the respondents claimed that their life has been affected adversely due to the current COVID-19 situation. The report found that 73 % of the respondents reportedly said cases of abuse against them increased during and after the lockdown period, and among them 61 % claimed that interpersonal relationships was the main factor responsible for fast increasing incidences of elder abuse in families. Elderly hardly report incidences of abuse to concerned stakeholders due to various factors like lack of awareness about their rights, poor physical health and lack of social support system, the report said.

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WHO calls for greater attention to violence against women with disabilities, and older women
8 months, 4 weeks ago

WHO calls for greater attention to violence against women with disabilities, and older women

The Hindu  

Older women, and women with disabilities, are subjected to intimate partner and sexual violence, but also face specific risks and additional forms of abuse, sometimes at the hands of caregivers or healthcare professionals, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, adding that this includes coercive and controlling behaviours such as withholding of medicines and assistive devices or other aspects of …

Elder abuse: Identifying signs, tips to prevent it and steps to report it
1 year, 1 month ago

Elder abuse: Identifying signs, tips to prevent it and steps to report it

Hindustan Times  

This year as we celebrated World Senior Citizen’s Day in August, a Pune court gave out a significant ruling, directing a woman to vacate her elderly parents’-in-laws’ bungalow after finding her guilty of subjecting the elderly couple to physical and mental abuse for personal and financial gain. Elder abuse: Identifying signs, tips to prevent it and steps to report it …

Elder abuse reports are rising. Age Discrimination Commissioner says the government must do more
1 year, 5 months ago

Elder abuse reports are rising. Age Discrimination Commissioner says the government must do more

ABC  

The abuse that 81-year-old Francene experienced began with a series of small acts. "Sometimes people start off just by taking a bit of money out of mum's account to pay for petrol and things because they're doing, or they think they're doing, more than their brother or sister who lives interstate or who doesn't care as much about their parent," …

251% increase in elder abuse post lockdown: Data
1 year, 6 months ago

251% increase in elder abuse post lockdown: Data

The Hindu  

The data provided by Elders Helpline 1090 and Elderline 14567 has revealed that elder abuse increased by 251% post lockdown. While the Elders Helpline 1090 is a joint project of Nightingales Medical Trust and the Bengaluru City Police, Elderline is an initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, along with the Department for the Empowerment …

Breaking the Silence on Elder Abuse in India
1 year, 6 months ago

Breaking the Silence on Elder Abuse in India

Deccan Chronicle  

Elder abuse is a grave and often overlooked issue that affects a significant portion of the ageing population worldwide. Silent Suffering and the Importance of Awareness Elder abuse often goes unnoticed or unaddressed due to the victims' fear, dependency on the abuser, or limited avenues for seeking help. The Role of Caregivers and Institutions Caregivers and institutions contribute to raising …

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023: Signs of emotional, physical abuse in elderly
1 year, 6 months ago

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2023: Signs of emotional, physical abuse in elderly

Hindustan Times  

Elder abuse refers to any intentional act or failure to act that causes harm or distress to an older adult and it can take various forms including physical, emotional or psychological, sexual, financial exploitation, neglect or abandonment. Elder abuse can occur in different settings such as homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities or even in public places hence, World Elder …

Isolated by covid, anxiety on the rise among elderly
3 years, 6 months ago

Isolated by covid, anxiety on the rise among elderly

Live Mint  

Loneliness and anxiety among senior citizens, who live by themselves in metro cities that barely pause to breathe, is neither new nor uncommon. It could be because the stresses of work from home increased but overall gap in communication widened during the pandemic.” Mapping parameters such as elder abuse, loss of income, medical issues, emotional challenges and vaccination, the survey …

About 73% Elderly Experienced Increased Abuse During Lockdown Imposed Amid Second Wave of Covid: Report
3 years, 6 months ago

About 73% Elderly Experienced Increased Abuse During Lockdown Imposed Amid Second Wave of Covid: Report

News 18  

About 73 per cent of the elderly population experienced increased abuse during the lockdown imposed amid the second wave of Covid-19, according to a new report. The report by the Agewell Foundation, based on responses from 5,000 elderly, released ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day said 82 per cent of the respondents claimed that their life has been affected …

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