Empowering Seniors with relevant Information on Elder Abuse.
"Elder Abuse is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring in any relationship where there is an expectation of trust that causes harm or distress to an older person”. (WHO)
November 1, 2008
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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