Wednesday 15 June 2016

Stop Elder Abuse

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. I am happy that the media has started paying attention towards this issue not just for TRP but for creating awareness as well. Found a video by NDTV where a social experiment was done in the city of Meerut to check people's reaction when a senior citizen is being ill treated by his family members. Well I didn't like some of the derogatory remarks made by the family members but since its a social experiment so can understand the intention behind such an act.


I wish media must partner with voluntary organizations and should focus on creating awareness on elder abuse and also towards creating a society free from elder abuse.

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Saturday 4 June 2016

Sindhutai, a Mother of many Orphans

Sharing an inspirational story of  Ms. Sindhutai Sapkal, who is a social worker and has received 273 awards so far for nurturing hundreds of orphans.  Inspite of having a struggling past she decided to work for this nobel cause. Kudos to her for doing such a great work.

She is really an example of active and productive ageing. Thank you yourstory.com for sharing her story. You can read more about her on: http://her.yourstory.com/sindhutai-0516

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