Elder abuse phenomenon is still little understood in Serbia. There has been almost no research into elder abuse in Serbia, but there is no reason to think that the extent of the problem there is any different to anywhere else. Only in recent years, there has been a little more attention to this very much […]
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We all experience times that specifically touch our hearts and evoke a certain level of compassion and empathy for our fellow humans. We live in a world plagued with suffering which afflicts us in one way or another. Some of us are moved by the suffering of starving children in Africa, many of us experience […]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is an initiative launched on June 15, 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) and recognized as a United Nations International Day by the General Assembly in 2011. In its declaration, The United Nations stated that June 15 of […]
Elder abuse is a complex problem cross-cutting through the social sphere, public health and other distinct areas and it is a violation of human rights. Each year hundreds of thousands of older persons are being abused, neglected and exploited by those they love and trust, like family members, caregivers, healthcare providers, medical professionals and others […]
Elder abuse is a serious and growing problem worldwide, although the magnitude and extent of the elder abuse cases occurring is not well known. The World Health Organization (WHO) data shows that 1 in 6 people aged over 60 or 141 million people globally are targeted by some forms of elder abuse but it is […]
Whether the disability is physical or developmental, children with disabilities continue to face tremendous barriers when attempting to access their fundamental right to a basic and reasonable education. Their access to school is often limited by stigma, lack of understanding of their needs, inadequate teachers’ training, unconducive school environment, lack of classroom support, assistive technology […]
According to the United Nations, the estimated number of children with disabilities in the world today, is about 93 million. But that number could be much higher, as they are often uncountable, unregistered, left behind, forgotten, and invisible by the people around them. The rights of people with disabilities are well protected in existing international, […]
Elder abuse is defined as a knowing, deliberate, or negligent act committed by a person or persons in a position of trust or authority that causes harm or risk of harm to an elderly person. Elder abuse has many forms. It can be physical including sexual abuse, mental or emotional harm, financial and neglect, or […]
In modern societies, a developing economy created new levels of prosperity for many people. Health care has become more widely accessible and medicine has advanced, allowing the elderly to live longer. However, ageing comes with many challenges. The diminishing of physical and mental abilities, loss of independence, health problems, social isolation, financial limitation, age discrimination, […]
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