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==Description:==
==Description:==
Neglect of the elderly can be described in different degrees from the loss of self respect to outright abuse.  Many societies have not brought this issue to light until recent years so historical data is difficult to find.  Mental abuse, physical abuse, financial abuse, sexual abuse resulting in a loss of human rights and a decreased quality of life.
The upcoming shortage of (para-)medical professionals will lead to a restricted availability of hospital care. This can e.g. lead to ‘post-code healthcare’ (redistribution of care to those who can affort it) or to an evenly distributed shortage
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Elderly can be neglected by there families and are left to fend for themselves in substandard nursing homes.
Elderly can be neglected by there families and are left to fend for themselves in substandard nursing homes.
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Many countries are addressing this issue and are first attempting to gather additional information and legitimize the problem.   
Many countries are addressing this issue and are first attempting to gather additional information and legitimize the problem.   
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==Enablers:==
==Enablers:==

Revision as of 14:44, 17 October 2005

Description:

The upcoming shortage of (para-)medical professionals will lead to a restricted availability of hospital care. This can e.g. lead to ‘post-code healthcare’ (redistribution of care to those who can affort it) or to an evenly distributed shortage

Elderly can be neglected by there families and are left to fend for themselves in substandard nursing homes.

Many countries are addressing this issue and are first attempting to gather additional information and legitimize the problem.

Enablers:

  • An aging population
  • Increased importance placed on youth
  • Poor healthcare - social security systems

Inhibitors:

  • Awareness
  • A renewed respect for the aging stage of the lifecycle

Paradigms:

Respect for Elderly versus Youth

Experts:

Timing:

Web Resources:

- World Report on violence and death - Chapter 5 - Abuse of the elderly. http://www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/violence/global_campaign/en/chap5.pdf

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