Elder Abuse Has Increased By 47 per cent (Spain)

The maltreatment of older persons in Spain has increased by 47%. The majority of these are women, and two out of three are older than 65 years. Approximately 72% of the victims live with their aggressors. In many cases, their aggressor is their partner. The most common maltreatment older people suffer is negligence. Many are not cared for in a respectful manner and their needs are not met. In Spain, a new program has been initiated, designed to teach people about this type of abuse and to help detect it when possible.

(Article in Spanish)

SOURCE: Global Aging Org
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