1. Asian Perspectives on Elder Abuse: Concerns and Responses.
- Author
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Shankardass, Mala Kapur
- Subjects
ABUSE of older people ,PSYCHOLOGICAL abuse ,OLDER people ,RISK-taking behavior - Abstract
Elder abuse is a growing problem in the Asian region. It is seen in many forms, ranging from physical, emotional and psychological abuse, to financial exploitation and neglect. It largelyremains a hidden problem, mostly unreported and occurs in institutions or other formal settings, or in the older person's own home. Based on research through primary and secondary sources this paper reviews the concerns related to elder abuse in select Asian countries and identifies the responses to deal with the abuse, mistreatment and neglect of older people in these societies. Many countries are looking at solutions to deal with the problem of elder abuse and some of these relate to policy and legislative responses. The paper also takes into account the risk factors as identified in different country situations from an Asian perspective and suggests national level interventions. The paper concludes by putting the research on elder abuse in the Asian region in a comparative perspective with that of studies from Europe and America and holistically treats the subject from a rights based approach. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2018