granny dumping

"Granny dumping" is a term used to describe the act of abandoning or neglecting elderly individuals, typically grandparents or other elderly relatives, by leaving them alone in public places, hospitals, nursing homes, or any other location without proper care or provisions. It refers to the situation where family members or caretakers knowingly or unknowingly disregard the well-being and responsibilities of their elderly loved ones by abandoning them. This term gained attention in the late 20th century as a consequence of the increasing challenges associated with aging populations and changing societal dynamics.