What is elder abuse

Refers to situations or actions in which the rights and interests of the elderly are infringed upon and the life, mind and body of the elderly are in some way hindered due to inappropriate involvement by someone who receives care in their daily lives. increase.
Living life with dignity is what everyone wants, whether they need care or not. However, in reality, "elderly abuse", in which family members and relatives violate the human rights of the elderly, has become a problem.

Even if you think that you are caring for the elderly, you may inflict deep physical and mental wounds on them. Sometimes we abuse ourselves without realizing it.

Elderly abuse can be divided into five categories:

・Because I can't do what I say, I can't help but yell.

・Because they do not listen to what they say, they do not listen ・Intentionally ignoring the elderly when they talk to them ・Treat them like children, yell at them, curse them, and speak ill of them embarrassed etc.

・They are restricted from taking them to hospitals because they are in financial difficulty. ・They do not give or allow them to use the amount necessary for their daily lives. ・They use their pensions, savings, etc.・Manage pension handbooks and bankbooks and use them without permission, etc.

・Does not provide care and care because it is difficult ・Does not give the child enough food or water ・Leaves trash in the room, or makes the child live in poor conditions or living environments without restrictions or not allowed to use, etc.

・Leaving the lower half of the body naked as punishment ・Change diapers in public, etc.

Recently, there are many elderly people who are neglecting their lives, health, and livelihoods (self-neglect), and the city has decided to take measures equivalent to abuse.

In April 2006, the Act on Prevention of Elderly Abuse and Support for Elderly Caregivers (hereinafter referred to as the Elderly Abuse Prevention Act) was enacted.

Prioritize protection of the elderly

In dealing with elder abuse, protecting the life and dignity of the elderly is a top priority.
Regardless of whether the abusive behavior is intentional or not, abuse is involved when the human rights of an elderly person are violated.

Supporting Seniors and Families

When abuse occurs, it is easy to see the abuser as the perpetrator, but in many cases it is the abuser who needs the support.
It is important to consider where the sources of abuse are and what the family's problems are, and support both the elderly and the abuser.