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"Elder Abuse is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person”.
It can be of various forms: physical, psychological/emotional, sexual, financial or simply reflect intentional or unintentional neglect.
The above definition was taken from Toronto Declaration on the Global Prevention of Elder Abuse, 2002
Unfortunately, yes!
Research carried out for Age Concern over a two year period discovered that elder abuse is prevalent in New Zealand.
By far the most prevailing abuse,at up to 62% of cases, was of a psychological nature.
Material and financial abuse at up to 50% came next, followed by physical abuse and neglect which were at up to 20% respectively.
It is interesting to note though, that some elderly suffer more than one type of abuse.
Not surprisingly, up to 80% of abuse is committed by family members whilst up to 50% are committed by adult children.
The abusers though, are just as likely to be women as men and up to 35% of them tend to be caregivers.
Women (65% - 70%)and people that live alone (40% - 46%) are more likely to be victims of abuse.
For more information on Elderly Abuse please follow the link to the Age Concern NZ website below.
Human RightsIf you were asked to define 'Human Rights', what would you say? Here's a definition from the New Zealand Human Rights Commission "Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled". "They are expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations in 1948 and through international treaties adopted since then". "Human rights deal with how people live together. In particular they set out the basis for the relationship between the governed and those who govern". Reference: The Human Rights Commission 2011 - What are Human Rights |
The main thrust of this portfolio is to acknowledge and protect the rights of older people to independence, participation, care, self fulfilment and dignity.
Human Rights principles are based upon the Declaration and Responsibilities developed by the International Federation of Aging(IFA).
The Declaration and Principles provide a basis for attitudes, actions and services towards and with older people.
For more information on the International Federation of Aging follow the link below.
