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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | Elderly have much to fear from their children

Elderly have much to fear from their children

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published Published on Jun 15, 2013   modified Modified on Jun 15, 2013
-The Times of India


NEW DELHI: Almost one-fifth of elders surveyed in Delhi have complained of abuse, says the latest data released by an NGO. The capital has the third highest rate of abuse after Hyderabad and Kolkata among five Tier-I cities that were surveyed.

The HelpAge India report 'Elder Abuse in India 2013' that has covered 6,748 elders across 24 cities found another also found another unique trend in Delhi. While nationally, the daughter-in-law was found to be the primary perpetrator of abuse, in Delhi it was the son followed by daughter-in-law. More than one fifth of the total respondents nationally said that they had faced abuse by caregivers or family members.

The nature of abuse ranged from disrespect to severe physical abuse. B R Sahni (82) for instance who attended the report launch was one of the thousands who complained to being beaten and slapped by his son.

"This report reveals the reality of elders in India. I moved to an old age home 4 years ago after being physically abused by my children. They said they couldn't bear the costs of taking care of me. But I am very happy today at the ashram where I live. Not all elders get a shelter like I have," he said.

Nationally, the highest number of abuse cases were seen in Madurai (63%) followed by Kanpur (60%). Among those who were abused over 16% from Rajasthan and 13% from Andhra Pradesh said they were physically abused. Among Tier- II cities that were covered, Chennai had the lowest (9.64%) and Hyderabad had the highest (37.50%) cases of abuse.

The major reasons cited by the elderly for abuse were 'lack of adjustment,' 'economic dependence of the abused,' 'increasing longevity' and even 'economic dependence of abuser.' Most of the respondents (70%) did not report the abuse. Most felt that such family matters should be felt confidential and many feared retaliation.

Prominent jurist and India's first woman judge, Leila Seth (82) also addressed the elders about the importance of not transferring property ownership before death. "I had thought of transferring the house in my daughter's name. But a close lawyer friend had advised me not to do so. Today most elderly are abused because of property related issues," Seth said.


The Times of India, 15 June, 2013, http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Elderly-have-much-to-fear-from-their-children/articleshow/20598354.cms


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