Elder Abuse

Many older people are victims of the abuse of elderly people. This is usually the abuse of the elderly by carers. It could happen in the family. It can also occur in living auxiliary facilities and nursing care facilities

Possible signs of abuse by elderly people include bruise, burns, and unknown injuries. There are acne and bad sanitary conditions. This person becomes lonely, may feel pain, and may get depressed. The financial condition of that person may suddenly change

The abuse of the elderly does not stop by itself. Other people need to intervene to help. If you think that the elderly is in an emergency situation, please call 9-1-1. If not, please contact the adult protection service

In this article, we first define the elderly abuse, then briefly explain the problem of elder abuse. It then continues to discuss causes and consequences of elder abuse. It will then outline how our future policies and practices have addressed the issue of elder abuse: the Working Group Report on the Elder Abuse was published in 2002. It then ends by evaluating these responses. Abuse of the elderly is "lack of singular or repetitive behavior, or appropriate action, with confidence that can lead to elderly injuries and suffering, or the infringement of 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 expert groups around the world have designated the abuse of the elderly as a social problem. In 2006, the International Elderly Abuse Prevention Network (INPEA) made June 15 the World Elderly Abuse Day (WEAAD), and on the same day more and more events were held to raise awareness of elderly abuse it was done. And 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 extent of ignorance of known abuses and / or elderly people, identify factors and situations associated with high risk of abuse and / or ignoring the elderly, And to study means. We can mobilize society to prevent abuses and neglect of the elderly. Although the systematic collection of statistics on abuse and elderly abandonment is very limited, the existence of 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 understand

There is no internationally recognized "best practice" model to respond to reports of abuse and neglect of elderly people. Nonetheless, three new themes have been revealed through review of other countries' response to abuse and / or ignorance of the elderly: the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to management of abuse and / or disregard for the elderly sex. Alternatively, ignore the elderly and ignore the center of correspondence at the community level. 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 extent of ignorance of known abuses and / or elderly people, identify factors and situations associated with high risk of abuse and / or ignoring the elderly, And to study means. You can mobilize society to prevent abuses and neglect of elderly people