World Elder Abuse Awareness Day marked
The Dr. V.S. Natarajan Geriatric Foundation organized a pledge-taking ceremony in Erode to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The event aimed to raise awareness about the physical, psychological, and financial abuse faced by senior citizens.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing societal challenge of elder isolation and abuse, emphasizing the need for better support systems for an aging population.
Ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which falls on June 15, the Dr. V.S. Natarajan Geriatric Foundation, organised a pledge-taking ceremony in Erode on June 10, a note from the organisation said.
The article reports on a community event and public health awareness without political or ideological framing.
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