Be Informed and Be the Solution

“In the present circumstances, no one can afford to assume that someone else will solve their problems. Every individual has a responsibility to help guide our global family in the right direction. Good wishes are not sufficient; we must become actively engaged.” - Dalai Lama Unfortunately, elder abuse is increasing at an alarming rate in South Asian communities around the World. Our only way of eradicating this epidemic disease, is to address it at the root level. This is not just a family issue, but a societal issue. Hence, the cure to this epidemic illness does not lie in simply treating and healing the family, but the solution lies in immunizing our society against this epidemic. There should be an awareness and zero tolerance in our society, for such callous and brutal behavior towards our elders. They deserve and have earned the right to be respected, revered and able to live with dignity in their final years. After all, let us not forget that these are supposed to be their “golden years.” For more information visit: http://www.bradford.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/43374C47-236A-40F2-9B64-D4EA5B2F1361/0/RESPECTEnglishversion.pdf