Juin est le mois des aînés
June is seniors’ month
Debunking myths around elder abuse to better prevent it
To celebrate World Elder Abuse AwarenessDay, which is held annually on June 15, numerous organizations come together to denounce the widespread abuse inflicted on the elderly and inform the general public on ways to help put an end to this alarming problem. But first, in order to better recognize and prevent abusive behaviours committed against our seniors, we must debunk
certain myths that unfortunately remain well rooted in popular belief. Here are four:
1. Abusive acts against the elderly are often committed by strangers. In reality, abusive behaviour is more often committed by close relatives like family members, spouses, children or friends.
2. Victims of elder abuse often report violent incidents. Theelderlyare frequently
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are more than capable of adequately managing their expenses and personal business. Their cognitive abilities don’t actually degrade as much as people may think, unless they have a specific illness. 4. Seniors who receive higher incomes are more at risk of experiencing abuse. Any elder can be the victim of abusive behaviour, regardless of social status or financial standing.
torn between the affection they harbour for the abuser and the need to report cruel incidents that they experience. Sometimes, they may be dependent on the individual who is mistreating them, while other times they may simply be unaware that they’re the victims of abuse. 3. The elderly are incapable of making the right choices, especially informed financial decisions. The majority of seniors
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