The twilight years of elderly people in Kerala, where the life expectancy is higher than national average, are not so bright. Vincent, Superintendent of Government Old-Age Home, Ramavarmapuran, Thrissur, who is also the District Officer of Social Justice Department. The rest have children, who lead good lives,” says Mr. Vincent. Her daughter-in-law abused her verbally and physically, even pouring boiling water on the elderly woman. A doctor’s service is available throughout the year,” Mr. Vincent said.

Source: The Hindu February 16, 2019 17:48 UTC