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ELDER ABUSE IN INDIA
Country Report for World Health Organization
Shubha Soneja
HelpAge India
C-14, Qutab Institutional Area
New Delhi – 110016
Findings
Main problems as faced by elderly men and women
- Older Peoples roles within their communities
- Perception of what elder abuse is and what are the different kinds
- Perceptions of the contexts in which elder abuse occurs, and its perceived causes
- Situations where different acts of violence and/or abuse are acceptable or unacceptable
- Situations where it is appropriate for family members, neighbours or friend to intervene
- Whether abuse in common in the area or not
- Seasonal influences of abuse
- Perceptions of elder abuse as a health issue and an issue of concern for health care workers
- Identify existing/needed health and social services and community support in relation to violence and abuse
- Define the gaps, the needs and views for future responses to abuse, care and prevention.
- Why people do not approach help