Heartbreaking Stories Where Elderly People Are Bullied Because of Their Age

In a more personal setting, 76-year-old Eleanor faced bullying from her own family. Her adult children constantly criticized her for being “outdated” in her thinking and mocked her for struggling with new technology. They dismissed her opinions during family discussions and belittled her attempts to engage with her grandchildren. Despite her love for her family, Eleanor often felt like a burden in her own home, yearning for the respect she once commanded in her younger years.Senior citizens in nursing homes are also vulnerable to bullying. Mr. Patel, a resident of a care facility, was subjected to verbal taunts from younger staff members who joked about his forgetfulness and slow movements. Other residents often excluded him from group activities, calling him “too much trouble” to accommodate. These actions left him feeling worthless, exacerbating his depression and loneliness in an already challenging stage of life