Series of Research Studies Conducted on Issues Concerning Old Age
Agewell Research & Advocacy Centre (for Needs & Rights of Older Persons) August 2013
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Media Report about Agewell Foundation's latest study
Perceptions towards Human Rights of Older Persons The Time of India on 16-8-2013 page 2) http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Cops-courts-seen-letting-down-elderly/articleshow/21851331.cms
STUDY ON PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS HUMAN RIGHTS OF OLDER PERSONS
Study conducted by Agewell Research & Advocacy Centre (for Needs & Rights of Older Persons) During July-August 2013 http://www.agewellfoundation.org/perceptions_towards_older_Persons_July_2013.pdf
Media Reports about Agewell Foundation's latest study
Perceptions towards Human Rights of Older Persons http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/india-still-loves-its-elderly-but-they-arent-a-happy-lot/article5008561.ece
Elder Abuse
Around 23 percent or more than one-fifth of India’s elderly are known to have experienced abuse in the form of disrespect, verbal abuse, neglect while some have even faced assault, according to the “Elder Abuse 2013” report. How we wish instances like these are fiction. The line separating utopia from reality is painful. World Health Organization and other Academic institutions, around the world, have all substantially contributed to enhancing understanding and raising awareness about such mishaps. United Nations recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, commemorated all over the world on 15 th June every year. Twenty or thirty years ago, societies throughout the world denied the existence of violence against women and child abuse. Then, through research, came the evidence. Why then delay in this aspect? What is Elder Abuse? “Elder Abuse is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust whi...