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STOP Elder Abuse
Published by sailesh mishra on May 28, 2008
Target: ALL
Region: India
Web site: http://silverinnings.com/index.html
Background (Preamble):
Among the most prominent problem faced by the elderly is the abuse by the family members and also by the people of the society. According to a rough estimate, nearly 40 % of older people living with their families are reportedly facing abuse of one kind or another, but only 1 in 6 cases actually comes to light (Helpage India website).
But first it is necessary to understand what comes elder abuse and its definitions. Various authors have defined elder abuse but a comprehensive definition is given by Council of Europe (1992).
They define elder abuse as “A non-accidental act or omission, which undermines the life, the physical and psychological integrity of an older person or harms the development of his or her personality and or undermines or damages his or her financial security”.
But first it is necessary to understand what comes elder abuse and its definitions. Various authors have defined elder abuse but a comprehensive definition is given by Council of Europe (1992).
They define elder abuse as “A non-accidental act or omission, which undermines the life, the physical and psychological integrity of an older person or harms the development of his or her personality and or undermines or damages his or her financial security”.
Petition:
We the undersiged, request the Indian Government to accept our recommendation to STOP ELDER ABUSE.
The STOP Elder Abuse petition to ALL was written by sailesh mishra and is in the category Human Rights at GoPetition. Contact author here. Petition tags: seniorcitizens, elders, oldage, elderabuse, abuse, india, cause, socialcause, eldercare, care, seniors
