Thesis (MA) - Cyprus International University. Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Social Work

An intentional act or omission that puts an older adult at danger of injury is known as elder abuse. According to the United Nations, anyone older than 60 is considered an older person. Hundreds of thousands of elderly people are mistreated, ignored, and taken advantage of every year. Many victims are elderly, fragile, and defenseless individuals who are dependent on others to take care of their most basic requirements because they are unable to help themselves. Abusers of senior citizens can be male or female relatives, friends, or "trusted others." Elders’ abuse includes physical, mental, and financial abuse, maltreatment and furthermore incorporates the infringement of a singular's rights, or social maltreatment. Recognition of Elders’ abuse is many times discouraged by the forswearing or disgrace of the mishandled more established grown-up and the refusal or inappropriate appraisal by medical services experts. The moral battle experts face when they suspect maltreatment may likewise hinder appraisal or intercession. Self-neglect is the kind of elders’ abuse most frequently revealed and the most challenging to deal with, on the grounds that more seasoned grown-ups reserve a privilege to deny any assistance. Social workers and cares often face viable and moral issues in instances of self-neglect. Consciousness of Elders’ abuse by experts (Social Workers) working in home consideration is fundamental, on the grounds that the inability to identify misuse can obstruct mediations and at times lead to death.