Financial Daily from THE HINDU group of publications
Tuesday, Dec 31, 2002
Financial Daily from THE HINDU group of publications Tuesday, Dec 31, 2002 |
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Social Welfare Help at hand for elders
Bangalore is becoming a preferred destination after retirement for a growing number of elders. The break up of the joint family system and the emerging new life style have ushered in new needs and problems to senior citizens.
Many elders suffer in silence physical abuse, harassment, financial exploitation and insecurity and Bangalore like most other cities lacks in exclusive facilities for the redressal of the problems of the elders in distress. As most of the harassment and exploitation are by close family members who are the only care takers, the suffering elders seldom open their mouth. Cases are not reported for fear of more abuse and other dire consequences. The National Policy for Elders also upholds elders' legitimate rights, which include staying with family and ensuring protection from abuse and exploitation. The need of the hour is a strong and reliable support system to identify and bring out cases and provide efficient and lasting solution. Hence, the Elders Helpline. This Helpline (1090) is a joint effort of people who have long association and experience with elders and their problems. Launched in April last, as a joint project of the Bangalore City Police and the Nightingales Medical Trust, an NGO, the Helpline receives as many as 25 calls per day from elders in distress and with different problems. This unique facility is to make Bangalore a better and safer place for elders to live in. Qualified and committed social workers, counsellors, dutiful police personnel, and service-minded volunteers are part of the Helpline and the services are free and within easy reach. Source: www.bangalorecitypolice.org
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