📊 How Big Is the Problem in India?
👫 Building Bridges Between Generations
In Bengaluru alone, the city’s elders helpline received over 41,000 distress calls between 2022–2025, with nearly 70% concerning abuse by close family members
A survey shows nearly 30% of seniors across 20 Indian cities have experienced abuse, with sons or daughters-in-law often the perpetrators; most victims don’t report it
Globally, about 1 in 6 people over age 60 report abuse such as physical, psychological, or financial
1. Prem Lata Mishra (Kanpur) – Murder & Robbery
On July 9, 2025, 72‑year‑old Prem Lata Mishra was brutally attacked and robbed in her home. Neighbors — including a trusted acquaintance — orchestrated the crime. Three individuals were arrested, and a slew of valuables were recovered
2. Mumbai Widow (72) – Violent Home Invasion
A masked intruder entered her home under a ruse and violently assaulted her while emitting personal threats, stealing valuables worth ₹95,000
3. Pune Caregiver Fraud Spree
In four months, caregivers hired by urban elders stole over ₹30 lakh, exploiting ATM access and technical manipulation
4. Son Abuses Mother in Goregaon
A 78‑year‑old woman attempted suicide due to sustained verbal harassment by her son, prompting police action under elder protection laws
5. Noida Home Horror
An unregistered “old age home” was found with around 40 elderly residents in woeful conditions — tied to beds, locked in filthy rooms, despite charging ₹2.5 lakh per person
📰 Case Stories from India
🚨 Forms of Elder Mistreatment
Physical Violence & Robbery
Emotional and Verbal Abuse by close relatives
Neglect or Abandonment in substandard institutions
Financial Exploitation through scams or untrustworthy caregivers
🧭 What You Can Do
Trust, but verify when hiring care providers — insist on police verification and references
Stay vigilant and speak out if something feels wrong
If abuse occurs, use helplines (like 1090) or file complaints under the Maintenance & Welfare Act, 2007
At Maaya Anubhuti Foundation, we are committed to:
Designing safe, regulated living spaces
Training a compassionate caregiver workforce
Building community networks that spot and respond to abuse
Promoting transparency, accountability, and legal aid
“Protecting dignity means protecting our elders from harm — emotional, physical, or financial.”