Protecting Elders and Senior Citizens from Abuse

<p>Elder abuse is one of India's most overlooked crises. It happens behind closed doors &mdash; within families in the very homes where senior citizens should feel safest &mdash; and it goes largely unreported.</p><p>This guidebook shines a light on this widespread but often invisible problem. Drawing on surveys by HelpAge India and AgeWell Foundation real-life newspaper case studies and an in-depth review of Indian law the authors walk readers through every dimension of senior citizen abuse in India physical emotional financial and property-related and what victims and their families can do about it.</p><p>Inside this book you will find:</p><p>The types of abuse senior citizens face backed by data and real cases<br/>Key statistics: why over 70% of abuse goes unreported and who the most common perpetrators are<br/>A complete guide to the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 (including the 2019 Amendment)<br/>Step-by-step guidance on approaching police tribunals NGOs and helplines<br/>City-wise helpline numbers and contact details for organizations including HelpAge India Dignity Foundation and AgeWell Foundation<br/>Practical tips for caregivers family members and senior citizens themselves<br/>How to use the RTI Act to force police action when complaints are ignored<br/>Whether you are a senior citizen facing abuse a concerned family member a caregiver or a policymaker this book gives you the knowledge and tools to understand prevent and respond to elder abuse in India.</p>