The United Nations designated June 15 as the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is the one day of the year when the whole world voices its opposition against the abuse and suffering inflicted on senior citizens. In our country, we have 16 million people who are over 60 years of age and we have duties towards them. Old age is a time when a person needs more care, attention and love. But unfortunately, many old people are not receiving proper care and living miserably.
Dhaka city has many old homes for senior citizens and the number of these is increasing due to high demand. Even in many families, elders are neglected. We need to create a society that is respectful to and caring for elders as well as other groups. We should remember that we will reach this age eventually and we are likely to 'reap what we sow'.
Rumana Sharmeen
Dhaka University.
Respect, love, and care for elders
FE Team | Published: June 26, 2018 20:42:18
Respect, love, and care for elders
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