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Excelsior CorrespondentJAMMU June 15: Marking 'World Elder Abuse Awareness Day' HelpAge India today released findings from its 6-city survey “The Silent Tormentor: Covid 19 & the Elderly” delving into the impact and challenges faced by India's elders during the pandemic. The report unravelled some of the deep seated fears the country's elders face. The report clearly brings out the sense of fear worry and loneliness our elders are facing and the increased risk of abuse due to growing dependency. The report also addresses the urgent need now more than ever for building a strong and responsive eldercare system. HelpAge India is a leading charitable organization working with and for older people in India for the past 43 years..