The Importance Of Elderly Neglect In Our Society

Elderly neglect is one of the seven major populations at risk, the other populations at risk are Women, Children, people with disabilities, race-based minorities, GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian,
Bisexual, Transgender, and questioning). Why these populations are at risk, they cannot fully defend themselves, voice not being heard, and also based on one’s own values and beliefs.
“Elderly Neglect is the failure or refusal of a caregiver or other responsible person to provide for an elder’s basic physical, emotional, or social needs, or failure to shelter them from harm.”
Elderly neglect has a great relevance to exceedingly of agencies and organizations such as; health care professionals, social services agencies, public health professionals, community organizations, and even other relevant disciplines. In our society, elderly neglect occurs, elders can adapted self-neglect by having a decline in cognitive functions. Also they can feel neglected within nursing homes, hospitalization, and in assisted living. In these facilities, nurses need to be aware of neglect and how it can most certainly be related to the techniques they use to indulge these patients and need to be sensitive There are protective factors in trying to eliminate the elderly neglect some are, to improve the public understanding of the

“Being well informed about rights and different ways these rights can be used when one becomes disabled or dependent on others for support and care will not only empower the older people but also be a way of providing protection at all levels.” (Auckland, service provider focus group). This is a great way to empower the elder and show they have a support system that will aid them through these challenging and demanding times. Informers agree that a way to protect elder adults from abuse is educational services to the general public and believe it will be a step to grant independence to older