Elderly Abuse and Neglect

2018 ◽  
pp. 19-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kujan Nagaratnam ◽  
Nages Nagaratnam
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Abuse ◽  
Abuse And Neglect

Elder abuse in Poland

2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (S2) ◽  
pp. 840-840
Author(s):  
J. Leszek
Keyword(s):  
Elder Abuse ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Urban Society ◽  
Psychological Aggression ◽  
List Type ◽  
Family Conflicts ◽  
Demographic Aging ◽  
Elderly Abuse ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Developed Nations

Poland is a country with a rate of demographic aging similar to other developed nations. The percentage of pesons 60 yrs and older is expected to rise dramatically to 20% by 2020.The complexity of elderly’s life situations in Poland increases the probability that they will be subject to neglect and abuse.It is difficult to estimate the extent of this problem in Poland.Polish gerontological literature has not defined abuse and neglect with regard to the elderly people. In this situation is difficult to estimate the extent of this problem in Poland. Individual studies only marginally suggest the existence of this phenomenon. According to this investigations, the following factors take part in elderly abuse:* the increased rate of aging of the ruled society (16,5%) compared to urban society(12,8%)- a result of intensive migration process* the influence of the residence on the creation, course on results of family conflicts* in cities neglect and abuse of the elderly are more frequently (a results of a shortage of flats, lack of specified social roles for old age, their dependency in terms of care and help, and alcohol abuse)difficult economic situation for retired peopleThe kind of elder abuse:1.psychological aggression occured more often than physical aggression2.emotional neglect3.economic neglect4.isolations from family5.neglecting the care of older people6.material abuseKnowledge about the problems of elder abuse in Poland as not satisfactory till now is currently under discussion and new concept of this phenomenon will be prepared.

scholarly journals GUIDE AGAINST ELDERLY ABUSE AMONG THE EFIK PEOPLE OF SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA: AN EXAMINATION OF EXODUS 20:12

2020 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Akpanika Ekpenyong Nyong
Keyword(s):  
Civic Education ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Not Given ◽  
Cultural Shift ◽  
Elderly Abuse ◽  
The Family ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Small Measure ◽  
Traditional Setting

Elderly abuse is an issue that has not been given much attention particularly among the Efik speaking people of South-South, Nigeria. The unjust and abusive treatment given generally to the elderly is gradually on the increase in the 21st century. The growing number of parents experiencing abuse, violence and insult in contemporary Efik society by caregivers or sometimes their children desire some attention. Today, since most elderly persons are not seen as breadwinners of the family, they are regarded as not being important and as such, not given the same respect as they deserve. This paper examines the biblical injunction of Exodus 20:12 to honour one's father and mother and its implication among the Efik People of South-South, Nigeria. God through Moses gave the children of Israel some moral laws that guided their relationship with the aged and elderly. The commandment in Exodus 20:12 to honour one's father and mother were primarily to protect them from abuse and neglect. Similarly, among the Efik people, some moral laws protected the aged and the elderly from possible abuse. This obligatory respect for the aged which was a panacea for family stability in the patriarchal period and Efik traditional setting is gradually losing its relevance in contemporary times. This cultural shift calls for reinvigoration in an attempt to stop elderly abuse among the Efik people. The paper adopted the qualitative research method using the hermeneutical and historical approach and discovered that globalization, urbanization and poverty have contributed in no small measure to the devaluing respect that the Efik people had for the aged and recommends the introduction of gerontology as part of civic education in Primary and Secondary schools to recapture these values.

scholarly journals Gender as Individual Risk Factor for Elderly Abuse: Findings from First National Prevalence Study in Macedonia

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 373-378
Author(s):  
Marijana Markovik ◽  
Dimitrinka Jordanova Peshevska
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Prevalence Study ◽  
Individual Risk ◽  
Individual Risk Factor ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Elderly Abuse ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
National Prevalence

BACKGROUND:  National prevalence study of elderly abuse in Macedonia intended to explore prevalence and risk factors of elder abuse and neglect.  This paper is focused on influence of the gender as individual risk factor, according to ecological model, on elderly abuse and neglect.METHODS: Culturally validated questionnaire and Geriatric Depression scale was used for data collection. Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) test, was used for sample selection. Cutting score was 20. The research was conducted through face-to-face interviews on the sample of 960 respondents aged 65 and over.RESULTS:  Evidenced were 32% abused and neglected from representative sample, living in private households, 19% of abused was female. In Macedonian study women are 1.6 times often victims of abuse than man. Only female respondents reported sexual abuse.CONCLUSION: Being female is risk factor for being exposed on any type of abuse and neglect, excluding financial abuse.

A Case-Comparison Analysis of Elder Abuse and Neglect

1989 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 207-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A. Godkin ◽  
Rosalie S. Wolf ◽  
Karl A. Pillemer
Keyword(s):  
Stressful Life Events ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Elderly Person ◽  
Care Program ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Elderly Abuse ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Case Comparison ◽  
Model Project

This study examines factors which contribute to elderly abuse and neglect by caregivers in a domestic setting. Methodological and conceptual variations and problems in previous studies have led to considerable confusion as to the determinants of this important social problem. A more rigorous research design was used in this study than has been previously employed. Fifty-nine abused elders from a model project site for the study of elderly abuse were compared with forty-nine non-abused clients from a home care program in the same agency. Using a research instrument designed by the authors, data related to the following aspects of the lives of the elders and their caregivers were collected: psychological status, stressful life events, social networks, mutual dependency, and the nature of their relationships. The study indicates that members of abusive families are more likely to have emotional problems which contribute to interpersonal difficulties. Abused elders are not more dependent on caregivers for many of their daily needs. However, the abused elderly and their caregivers have become increasingly interdependent prior to the onset of abuse because of the loss of other family members, increased social isolation, and the increased financial dependency of the perpetrator on the elderly person.

Medico-legal approach in elderly abuse and neglect

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (3and4) ◽  
pp. 296-303
Author(s):  
Chauhan Mohit ◽  
Dasari Harish
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Abuse ◽  
Abuse And Neglect

scholarly journals Instituições geriátricas e negligência odontológica

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-48
Author(s):  
Ana Lúcia Schaefer Ferreira de Melo ◽  
Dalva Maria Pereira Padilha
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Work Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Basic Care ◽  
Elderly Abuse ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Elder People

Elderly abuse represents a whole of actions that include mistreatment, intentionally or not, or neglect against elder people. Mistreatment and neglect may be presence as restrictions, lack of basic care, poor hygiene, poor work conditions and lack of qualificated careers. Poor hygiene is the most serious problem of oral health on clependent elderly. In this population, oral hygiene must be provided. However, it has been constantly neglected, resulting in oral health collapse. Thc aim of this work is discuss some concepts and classify elderly abuse and neglect, list hypothesis of risk factors, review the legislation and identify the difficulties of caregivers. Furthermore, this study wants to stress the necessity of dentist's attention and responsibility of this issue. Dentists must be aware on this reality due to the high prevalence of oral health problems and needs in this group, emphasizing their social responsibility. Oral health care must be joined with the whole health attention, considering that quality of life of elderly people is strongly influenced by oral health conditions.

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