The Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly

2001 ◽  
pp. 203-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert M. Gordon ◽  
Deborah Brill
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
Abuse And Neglect

scholarly journals ELDER ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN URBAN AND RURAL AREAS IN CHINA: PREVENTION STRATEGIES

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S943-S943
Author(s):  
Chen Chen ◽  
Liu Yue ◽  
Hong Mi
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Legal Rights ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Elder Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

Abstract With acceleration of the ageing population globally, more and more governments are concerned about the potential increase in elder abuse and neglect (EA/N). Recently the National Office for Ageing and the provincial offices for ageing conducted a survey of 224,352 Chinese over the age of 60 years using household interviews to assess economy, health, service, social participation, culture, rights protection, livable environment, etc. Author’s analysis of this data shows that 54% of the elderly people interviewed experienced physical and mental abuse or intimidation, and 6.95% of them felt that their legal rights were violated. Data also supports that the occurrence of EA/N was significantly correlated to self-care ability, economic status, and urban and rural regions of the elders. The researcher will discuss the practice and policy implications for the prevention of EA/N.

Abuse of the elderly with dementia

1996 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 94-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colm Cooney ◽  
Margo Wrigley
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Prevalence Studies ◽  
Financial Abuse ◽  
Abuse And Neglect

It is 20 years since the first references to elder abuse appeared in the medical literature. Since then there h as been a growing realisation that although most elderly people are cherished by their families a substantial minority are at risk of abuse. Prevalence studies in different countries have suggested that approximately 5% of those over 65 may be subjected to various forms of abuse including physical, verbal, financial abuse and neglect.

The Problems of Dealing with Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly: Interviews with District Nurses

1992 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 302-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Britt-Inger Saveman ◽  
Astrid Norberg ◽  
Ingalill R. Hallberg
Keyword(s):  
The Elderly ◽  
District Nurses ◽  
Abuse And Neglect

Inadequate Care Of The Elderly: A Health Care Perspective on Abuse and Neglect. Terry T. Fulmer, Terrence A. O'Malley, New York: Springer Publishing Company, Inc., 1987. (Library of Congress No. ISBN 0-8261-4770-4). $30.75.

1988 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 240-243
Author(s):  
Linda G. Coulter
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
New York ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Personnes Âgées ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Publishing Company ◽  
Library Of Congress ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Inadequate Care

RÉSUMÉCe livre nous offre un exposé sommaire des énoncés théoriques présentement avaricés au niveau de l'abus et du manque de soins envers les gens âgés. L'auteur soutient que nous devons élargir notre présente définition de l'abus et du manque de soins pour y incorporer la notion de soins inadéquate. Cette nouvelle proposition nous permettrait de nous éloigner d'une notion de blâme et punition pour effectivement réorienter nos travaux de recherches et nos stratégies d'intervention vers le développement de nouvelles stratégies qui offriraient des soins adéquats basés sur les besoins et les désirs particuliers des personnes âgées à l'inteneur de leur propre contexte de soins.Les auteurs décrivent un outil d'évaluation connu sous le nom d'Elder Assessment Instrument et son préconisent emplois aux équipes d'abus aux vieillards qui sont établies dans les hôpitaux. Les auteurs soutiennent que ces équipes sont en mesure d'aider à développer et à mettre aupoint les services nécéssaires requis par les personnes âgées qui reçoivent présentement ou risçuent de recevoirdes soins inadéquats. La critique favorise une telle démarche puisqu'elle nous permettrait de redéfinir nos stratégies pour ensuite aborder les questions d'abus, de manque de soins et de soins inadéquate envers les gens âgés d'une façon plus constructive.

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.

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