(To mark the 3rd World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, AARP International organized a Online Forum June 1 to June 16)
Expert Q & A sessions from Israel, Italy, Japan, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
Throughout the world, abuse and neglect of older persons has been largely under-recognized or under-treated as an unspoken problem. Today, it is increasingly being seen as an important problem but may also be likely to grow as many countries experience rapidly aging populations. Similar to other types of violence, abuse of the elderly includes physical, financial, sexual and psychological abuse, as well as neglect.
Online dialogue is to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by facilitating a global discussion among key national experts to raise awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect. Be sure to visit www.aarpinternational.org/weaad08 from June 1 through June 16, 2008 to read insights shared by experts and raise your own questions on policy issues related to elder abuse.
(Please go to source to read what the experts said at the forum)
SOURCE: AARP(International)
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