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Time of India
30-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
21 destitute patients shifted from MCH to Gandhi Bhavan shelter
T'puram: In a major rehabilitation initiative, 21 destitute and abandoned patients who were stranded for months at Thiruvananthapuram medical college hospital were shifted to Gandhi Bhavan shelter in Pathanapuram under the leadership of social justice minister R Bindu. The relocation, carried out under the social justice department's Vayoraksha (Elderly Protection) scheme, involved the coordinated use of multiple ambulances. Among those relocated were 17 men and 4 women, most of whom are bedridden. Several of them are non-Keralites and many do not even remember their own names or native places. Moved by the emotional farewell, hospital staff who cared for them for months gathered with teary eyes as the patients thanked them for the food, clothes and shelter provided when even their families abandoned them. The minister commended the compassionate work of the hospital staff during the send-off. The social justice department is preparing to launch a new scheme titled Vayosanthwanam, aimed at rehabilitating elderly, bedridden individuals without caretakers, in collaboration with experienced voluntary organizations. Gandhi Bhavan is one such partner institution where these individuals will now receive proper care and support. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Benefits of Trading Bitcoin CFDs IC Markets Learn More Undo Bindu noted that as hospitals increasingly witness cases where cured patients cannot return home due to lack of support, such rehabilitation efforts become critical. In recent years, many similar cases were taken in by institutions under Orphanage Control Board (OCB), with Gandhi Bhavan having accommodated the most. Gandhi Bhavan secretary Punalur Somarajan confirmed that a dedicated ward and medical team are now in place to provide the best possible care for the relocated residents.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Yahoo
FBI warns Americans of elderly abuse ahead of Elder Abuse Awareness Day
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The state of Virginia ranked 11th in overall losses for elderly Americans that are victims in fraud, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning people against those who seek to take advantage of the vulnerable and growing population. This warning comes ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is on June 15. In 2024 there was a total of $4.885 billion in losses from 147,127 complaints, a 46 percent increase in complaints and 43 percent of revenue losses. 'Elder abuse isn't just a betrayal of trust—it's a serious crime that shatters the safety and dignity of those who helped build our communities,' said Dominique Evans, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Norfolk. The FBI says the elderly are frequently targeted by criminals, as they are perceived to be more trusting. Here are some tips to help protect your information: Search online for the contact information of any unknown source which reaches out to you, as well as the proposed offer. Verify the legitimacy of businesses on websites such as Better Business Bureau. Resist the pressure to act quickly. Be cautious of unsolicited phone calls, mailings, and door-to-door service offers. Never give or send to unverified people or businesses any personally-identifiable information, money, checks, gift cards, or wire information. Take precautionary measures to protect your identity should a criminal gain access to your device or account. Immediately contact your financial institutions to place protections on your accounts and monitor for suspicious activity. If you believe you or someone you know is a victim of fraud, report the incident to your local FBI field office or other law enforcement agency by calling 1-800-CALL FBI, online at or to the Internet Crime Complaint Center at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
