The disintegration of joint families, increasing life expectancy, the erosion of traditional support systems along with minimal social security have augmented the marginalisation of the elderly
The study showed that a little over half of those surveyed women (54 per cent) were married, while the remaining were widows, which further added to their emotional and physical abuse.
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According to the report, the abuse has hiked by 5%. While 28% of the elderly women are facing physical abuse, 44% are being disrespected and 35% are facing verbal abuse.