As elderly population in Andhra Pradesh is poised to rise over the next decade, instances of neglect and abuse of senior citizens at the hands of their family members are taking the centre stage. Now, it is up to the government to deal with the daunting task of devising effective measures to ensure that the elderly live their final years with the dignity and care they rightfully deserve, writes P. Sujatha Varma
As elderly population in Andhra Pradesh is poised to rise over the next decade, instances of neglect and abuse of senior citizens at the hands of their family members are taking the centre stage. Now, it is up to the government to deal with the daunting task of devising effective measures to ensure that the elderly live their final years with the dignity and care they rightfully deserve, writes P. Sujatha Varma