Visitors to this site must a times wondered why I have posted articles re aged care, nursing homes non-compliance of regulations and others affecting the welfare of the elderly.
I believe that we cannot discuss elder abuse awareness and prevention without addressing other issues regarding the welfare of the elderly.
Take for example, a nursing home that was sanctioned by the government for non-compliance of certain regulations put in place to monitor nursing homes. If, for instance, it was found that that particular nursing home was found to have employed carers that had not gone through police checks; this would sure endanger the residents.
Poor carer/resident ratio would undoubtedly create situations where overworked carers may neglect or even abuse the residents.
I am also committed to empowering seniors with information that would help them understand their rights. Yes, elder abuse is a human rights violation.
Seniors should be aware that they can and should report elder abuse. It is their right to be treated with respect and dignity. No one have the right to abuse them; not even their own adult children, or other relatives.
Those who have been, or are currently experiencing abuses of any kind, should not feel ashamed to talk to someone about it.
There are a resources on this site (in the right column) where they can make use of. Resources are organized by countries or region.
Please make use of these resources, and let me know if there are broken links, or incorrect information.
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