1 . Take a picture andor audio recording . 2 . Go to the police . This person is threatening the elderly . What if he escalates and say , shoves someone ? Pretty dangerous if you are elderly . 3 . Post picture on traditionalsocial media , asking for help in identifying the perpetrator , and ask other victims to come forward . Put the contact information of the police , rather than your own . This shows that this is serious . 4 . If you can identify this person , put pressure his employer to fire him . What company wants to be known to hire someone who is openly hostile towards elderly ? Even if this person does not have a job , this will make it harder to find one . Bottom line Ignoring racismkeep you head downetc . isn ' t the answer . Martial arts , etc . are fine if you life was in immediate danger , but then , it is still a crapshoot . What are the odds of a 60 year old verses a 30 year old ? Use the law and economicsocial pressure to fight back . Can you get the perp arrested ? Can you get the perp to lose hisher job ? Can you get the perp to suffer financial consequences ? These are far better options .