Senior citizens

Elderly rely on volunteers and organisations that provide support

SHC gives govt a month to issue Azadi Cards, orders establishment of old age homes

High-tech wristbands function as a call button to summon staff, a digital room key, and a health and activity tracker

Thousands of older people are neglected and sometimes abused in their own homes

Neglect of these two vital sectors of our population amounts to inviting the worst in the years to come

Senior citizens can register to become eligible for basic facilities under K-P Senior Citizens Act 2014

Over 13 million elderly persons, without facilities, welfare system

Efforts made to ensure well-being and dignity of senior citizens

Recommends building daycare centres rather than old age homes, trained nurses who can visit the elderly

Bar association asked the court to adopt the practice already in effect in Sindh