Aging, ageism and abuse: moving from awareness to action

Population aging is occurring world wide. Reports of abuse and neglect of older men and women are also evident on a global basis. While much of the work onidentification, treatment and prevention of abuse of older persons has been within the family setting, it cannot be separated from the broader experience of growing old in contemporary society. Time and time again, issues around legislation, policy and practice collide with human rights, societal attitudes andstereotypes. Raising awareness of the link between aging, ageism and abuse, is one goal of this book and a necessary first step in the battle to eliminate abuse and neglect of older persons. But awareness is not enough, action needs to be taken to develop, case finding procedures and remedial and preventive policies and programs that are elder-friendly both in intent and in the way thatthey are implemented. This book offers a thought provoking examination of selected current policies and programs that have been developed within the health, social services and criminal justice systems. It highlights the special issues and vulnerabilities of older women, older men and persons from the LGTB community. It also features a unique approach to reaching young people through aneducational program that shapes attitudes and behavior via graphic art. Clear, straight forward writing style - reader does not have to contend with murky theories and obscure references* Practical approach - readers can relate to the examples that are provided of situations where abuse and neglect has or can occur

• ISBN: 978-0-12-381508-8
• Editorial: Elsevier Science
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 120
• Fecha Publicación: 15/03/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés