Elder Abuse

Abuse of the elderly is a complicated and comprehensive topic. In 1987, Congress announced the "abuse of the elderly" as "the elderly abuse" within the family and institutions of people over the age of 60 including physical, sexual, emotional / psychological injuries and neglect, self ignorance, abandonment and financial exploitation Abuse above. " : Lindberg, Sabatino & Blancato, 2011, p. 106). In the 1960s, elder abuse first gained social attention nationwide. Since then, many legislative measures have identified this issue and encouraged protection laws and protection measures to be initiated.

In this article, we first define the definition of elder abuse, then briefly explain the problem of elder abuse. It will then continue to discuss the causes and consequences of the elder abuse. Then I will outline how we responded to our policies and practices in the future concerning the abuse of the elderly: In 2002, a working group report on abuse was made public. It then ends by evaluating these responses. Abuse of the elderly is "lack of singular or repetitive behavior, or appropriate action, with confidence that could lead to injuries and suffering to the elderly, or the infringement of his human rights and citizens' rights" .

Abuse of elderly people by carers is a global problem. In 2002, the World Health Organization expressed concern about the abuse of the elderly in the international community. Over the years, government agencies and regional experts from around the world have designated senior abuse as a social problem. In 2006, the International Elderly Abuse Prevention Network (INPEA) designated June 15 as World Aberdeen Awareness Day (WEAAD) and held an event to raise awareness of elderly abuse the same day. Emphasize the challenge of this abuse

This report reviews current literature on abuse and / or ignorance of the elderly at international and national level. Its purpose is to document the nature and magnitude of abuse and / or ignorance of the elderly, to identify factors and situations related to the high risk of abuses and / or neglect of the elderly, The way and situation is to study. We can mobilize society to prevent abuses and neglect of the elderly. Systematic collection of statistics on abuse and neglect of elderly people is very limited, but the fact that there are various other sources of information such as criminal record, media coverage, record of community service, small research projects, Is widely accepted. Human abuse, neglect and economic exploitation are more common than people are aware of.