21 June 2024 Punjab Khabarnama : A study by HelpAge India of a cross-section of elders across the country found that only 15% of them had a source of income. Among them, 24% were men and 7% were women. Around 29% were supported by their children financially. At least 79% of the elders surveyed used government hospitals, and only 31% had health insurance. Very few among those surveyed (15%) knew of the existence of exclusive geriatric facilities.
The study was released in Chennai on June 15, which is observed as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.