Question

we have been hearing and reading the incidents that senior citizens are being neglected by the family membres.what may be the reasons behind it? write measures for its solution as well​

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Answer:

Abuse and neglect can take many forms including physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual or social. Abuse and neglect can include withholding medications or the necessities of life. Some types of abuse and neglect violate an older adult's basic rights, and several types are crimes.

Physical abuse includes violence, inappropriate restraint, or rough treatment, even if it does not result in an injury

Emotional abuse includes name calling, intimidation, threats, or any treatment that offends an older person’s sense of dignity and self-worth. Emotional abuse is often used to control an older person

Financial abuse is the most common form of abuse reported by older adults. Examples of financial abuse include pressuring an older adult with requests for money, using an older adult’s property or money without their permission, or improperly using one’s authority as a power of attorney

Sexual abuse occurs when a person pressures an older adult for intimacy, sexually harasses or sexually assaults them. Sexual abuse can also include making sexual comments or jokes, and unwanted touching or leering

Violations of rights means ignoring older adults’ rights to privacy, information or community supports they are eligible for

Neglect refers to situations where a person has a duty to provide care or help to an older adult, but does not provide that care. For example, the caregiver might stop paying the bills, providing food, medication, or other help to the older adult. Or, they may leave a dependent elderly person alone for long periods of time