The global community has recognised that ageing populations require focused policy responses, especially since the proportion of elderly people worldwide is rapidly increasing. In Sri Lanka, where life expectancy has risen steadily over the decades, this responsibility is even more pressing. Thousands of elders in Sri Lanka face loneliness, neglect and sometimes outright abuse. The gravity of elder abuse in Sri Lanka is reflected in real life cases. Unfortunately, in Sri Lanka, countless cases show these rights remain unfulfilled.