Concept information
Preferred term
elder abuse
Definition(s)
- Elder abuse (also called "elder mistreatment", "senior abuse", "abuse in later life", "abuse of older adults", "abuse of older women", and "abuse of older men") is "a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person." This definition has been adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO) from a definition put forward by Action on Elder Abuse in the UK. (Wikipedia)
Broader concept(s)
Synonym(s)
- elder mistreatment
In other languages
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French
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maltraitance envers les personnes âgées
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violence envers les aînés
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/VH8-H1S7JMD4-7
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