The rights of older people are rights and freedoms claimed to senior citizens (ie over 60 years). Parental rights are one of the basic rights of India. International Day The older people are celebrated each year on October 1st.
The 2001 Indian Census showed that elderly people in India had surpassed more than 100 million. Many elderly people in India are not vigilant about the human rights of parents, due to the high rates of illiteracy and lack of vigilance. Elderly illiteracy directly contributes to a lack of knowledge about human rights for parents in India, and contributes to violations of those rights.
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Surveys have found that one out of every six older people living in urban areas in India is not getting the right nutrition, one out of every three older people is not getting adequate health care or medication, and one out of every two people elderly do not receive respect or good behavior from family members or people in general.
In the current urbanized environment where women are increasingly joining the workforce, the roots of shared family systems are declining. A greater number of parents who spend most of their lives with their extended family/family may face loneliness and marginalization in their old age. In rural areas older family members, (ie: people over the age of 60), are more respected and considered a strong part of the family because the shared family system remains part of their roots. In villages 46.91% of older men and 50.1% of older women come from shared families. In rural areas 13,560 out of 29,000 rural elders have a common family.
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Government concessions and facilities
The Government of India provides various concessions and facilities for the elderly. The latest decision of the Cabinet Union to approve new laws - Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Citizens Law Senior, 2007, aims to serve the elderly living in self-esteem and peace. The bill to be introduced in Parliament's monsoon session includes provisions to keep senior Indian citizens apart from specifically prescribing the State's role in caring for them. The bill also places legal responsibility on children and relatives to retain senior citizens or parents to facilitate the elderly with normal life. This obligation applies to all Indian citizens, including those living abroad. Descendants and elderly relatives will be required to provide sufficient support for senior citizens, while state governments will create old homes in each district.
Health
Many public and private hospitals provide concessions to parents in the treatment of diseases such as heart problems, diabetes, kidney problems, blood pressure, joint problems and eye problems. There are also conditions for ordering queues separately for hospital beds.
Travel
Indian trains provide a 30% concession in ticket prices for all people aged 60 and over. This is 50% for women over the age of 60 years. Proof of age is required. There are also lower bed conditions for older people as well as separate counters for bookings and cancel tickets to avoid the rush at the counter. Indian airlines provide 50% of concessions in economy class, (with certain terms and conditions applied). Air India grants 45% concessions to older people in wheelchairs and is allowed to board the plane first.
high interest rates to elderly citizens on specific savings plans run by post offices and other private banks.
Housing
The Government of India provides housing facilities such as nursing homes and recreational or educational centers. These centers give elderly the opportunity to spend their free time doing various activities. Most recreation centers have fitness clubs, yoga centers, parks, spiritual sessions, picnics, food fests for the health and entertainment of the elderly. Some of the older homes also have other library activities such as music classes, arts and crafts, quizzes and indoor games. These activities help to increase spiritually senior and can contribute to improving overall mental health and stability.
Difficulties faced by older people
- Health and care
- The availability of physical and mental health care as well as aspects of social and community care in the life of the elderly is a major issue. Nutrition issues are also a concern.
- Income and housing
- Access to employment, transport, housing, and income is a major issue. Inhuman living conditions are also a concern.
- Social networking and customs
- Poor social interaction with family and friends, poor social networking, and those who do not have families are some of the difficulties faced by some senior citizens. Social habits based on neglect of parents, which parents can internalize as beliefs are a topic of concern. Losing a desire to live from lack of social support is another matter.
- Additional attention
- Access and educational opportunities, potential for recreational activities, consumer protection and access to information are also a major concern.
See also
- Aging
- Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007
References
Further reading
- Singh, Rakesh K. "Senior Citizen Rights: Need Hours." Legalserviceindia.com. Retrieved October 2011.
External links
- "Know Your Rights as Senior Citizen." - from technospot.in
- Helpageindia.com
- [UN Aging http://www.un.org/en/globalissues/ageing/]
- [UN Open Working Group Ends http://social.un.org/ageing-working-group/]
- [International Network for Prevention of Elderly Offenses http://inpea.net/]
- [UN DSPD Aging http://undesadspd.org/Ageing.aspx]
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