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[Sexual abuse in elderly].

Philippe Thomas1, Cyril Hazif-Thomas2

  • 1Centre de recherches sémiotiques, EA 3648, université de Limoges, 39 rue Camille-Guérin, 87000 Limoges, France.

Soins. Gerontologie
|July 26, 2021
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Elderly individuals, particularly older women, face sexual abuse, often with violence and theft. This crime is frequently unreported, with severe consequences, especially for those with cognitive impairments.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Criminology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Elderly individuals residing in homes or institutions are vulnerable to sexual abuse.
  • Older women represent a disproportionately high percentage of sexual assault victims compared to men.
  • Sexual violence against seniors frequently co-occurs with physical assault and property theft.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the prevalence and characteristics of sexual abuse targeting seniors.
  • To underscore the underreporting of sexual assault crimes among the elderly population.
  • To examine the severe consequences of sexual assault, particularly for seniors with cognitive impairments.

Main Methods:

  • This study synthesizes existing research and case data on elder sexual abuse.
Keywords:
abus sexuelagismelderlymaison de retraitenursing homepersonne âgéesexual abuseviolenceâgisme

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  • Analysis includes demographic factors, co-occurring crimes, and reporting patterns.
  • Focus is placed on the impact of cognitive impairment on victims' experiences and outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Sexual abuse is a significant issue affecting seniors, with older women being primary victims.
    • Crimes against the elderly are often underreported to authorities compared to younger populations.
    • Victims experience severe consequences, exacerbated by cognitive impairment.

    Conclusions:

    • There is a critical need to address the silent epidemic of sexual abuse among seniors.
    • Enhanced reporting mechanisms and victim support services are crucial for this demographic.
    • Special attention and tailored interventions are required for cognitively impaired elderly victims of sexual assault.