Keralam Senior Citizens (Care and Protection) Bill to focus on protection of rights, dignity of elderly

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Kerala’s proposed Senior Citizens (Care and Protection) Bill is intended to protect older people’s rights and dignity and promote active ageing. It would also regulate senior citizen care centres and build capacity among families and caregivers, and is due to be tabled in the Assembly on October 13.

The Bill that will be tabled in the Assembly on October 13 also aims at promoting active ageing, regulation of senior citizen care centres, and capacity-building for family and caregivers