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[Elderly abuse].

N Berg1, A Moreau, D Giet

  • 1Centre d'Aide aux Personnes Agées Maltraitées (CAPAM), Liège.

Revue Medicale De Bruxelles
|October 26, 2005
PubMed
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Elderly abuse, encompassing physical, psychological, financial, and medical mistreatment, is often overlooked. Recognizing risk factors and understanding victim silence are crucial for effective prevention and coping strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology and Social Sciences: Focuses on the multifaceted societal issue of elder abuse.
  • Public Health: Addresses the critical need for health professionals to recognize and manage elder abuse.

Context:

  • Elder abuse remains a significantly under-addressed societal problem.
  • Victim silence, driven by fear and societal attitudes, contributes to the taboo surrounding elder abuse.
  • Risk factors associated with victims, perpetrators, and the environment complicate the identification of abuse.

Purpose:

  • To enhance the understanding of elderly abuse as a complex social phenomenon.
  • To highlight the importance of recognizing risk factors for timely intervention.
  • To underscore the necessity of effective prevention and coping mechanisms.

Summary:

  • Elder abuse encompasses various forms, including physical, psychological, financial, civilian, and medical mistreatment, as well as neglect.

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  • Identifying elder abuse is challenging due to victim reluctance and societal factors.
  • An improved perception of elder abuse facilitates adequate prevention and coping strategies.

    • Impact:

    • Promotes a more acute perception of elder abuse among health professionals.
    • Supports the development of targeted prevention and coping strategies.
    • Enables organizations like CAPAM to enhance support through listening and multidisciplinary actions.