France: Elder Abuse: the Government Still Trying to Convince
(October 17, 2008)
(Article in French)
Elder abuse is still a taboo subject, according to the president of Alma Paris, a French organization dealing with elder abuse prevention. The phenomenon is therefore largely unknown, despite the recent interest taken by the government. Furthermore, the borders of the term 'abuse' are blurred. It may include a way of speaking to older people as well as physical violence. Unexpected inspections in home care facilities may provide greater control, but elder abuse remains hard to detect and even harder to eliminate, primarily due to the current lack of staff and to the vulnerability of older people who cannot always be transferred to another residence.
SOURCE: Global Aging
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Unfortunately, there are many more countries who still avoid this issue. It is as though elder abuse does not exist in these countries. But, we all know that they exist. Victims are often reluctant to report the abuses they suffered in the hands of carers and/or family members.
Let me reiterate: In many developed countries, there are laws to protect animals , but no laws to specifically protect seniors. How many family members, who had abused a parent(s), uncle, aunty etc., "got away" - unscathed !
Andrew C
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