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1. assistance.ph › reporting-system-and-preventionReporting System and Prevention Program for Elder Abuse Cases ...

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   In episode 29 of “Bawat Buhay Mahalaga sa DSWD,” learn about the Reporting and Prevention System Project Program for Elderly Abuse Cases (RESPPEC). This aims to address and prevent abuse against the elderly, highlighting the DSWD’s commitment to safeguarding the well-being of senior citizens.

2. www.philstar.com › headlines › 2020/06/15'Invisible issue': CHR urges families, communities to report ...

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   MANILA, Philippines — Government agencies and communities must ensure that no older persons experience violence and neglect as lockdown measures forced them to be isolated with possible...

3. www.ohchr.org › sites › defaultInputs of the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines ...

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   Broadly, the anti-elder abuse bills pending in Congress seek to address all forms of violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation, and coercion, especially acts deleterious to the personal safety, security, and

4. www.dswd.gov.ph › new-dswd-program-aims-to-preventNew DSWD program aims to prevent elder abuse; involves ...

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   Aug 24, 2016 · This projects aims to protect the rights of older persons against all forms of abuse through the establishment of local reporting mechanisms and access to necessary services for their full rehabilitation and recovery.

5. www.aafp.org › pubs › afpDetecting Elder Abuse and Neglect: Assessment and ... - AAFP

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   Mar 15, 2014 · Key terms: elder abuse and neglect; screening instruments for elder abuse, neglect; injury, wound, bruise patterns for elder abuse; mandatory reporting for elder abuse, neglect; and safety...

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6. apslibrary.oucpm.org › investigating-suspectedInvestigating Suspected Elder Maltreatment – Adult Protective ...

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   Thorough investigation of reported cases or elder maltreatment is necessary to determine the validity of the allegations and to identify victims to whom protective services should be offered. This paper discusses the process of a comprehensive investigation, including the goals and steps involved.

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   Is elder abuse an invisible issue in the Philippines?

   • There were 7.5 million senior citizens in the country, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority’s census in 2015. But elder abuse, “despite its seriousness, is an invisible issue in the Philippines,” Gomez-Dumpit said. “Data on this subject is hardly available due to underreporting and limited research focuses on it,” she added.

   'Invisible issue': CHR urges families, communities to report cases of

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   What is elder abuse?

   • Elder abuse, according to the World Health Organization, 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.” It can take various forms such as financial, physical, psychological, sexual and neglect.

   'Invisible issue': CHR urges families, communities to report cases of

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   What happens if a mentally impaired Elder is abused?

   • As a result, abuse of seriously mentally impaired elders may go undetected and untreated. In the event that abuse has been witnessed or convincing medical or other evidence of abuse is collected, the allegations may be substantiated.

   Investigating Suspected Elder Maltreatment – Adult Protective Services

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   Are there any preventable cases of elder abuse?

   • As a result, many preventable cases of elder abuse go unnoticed each year. Elder abuse comes in various forms which include: (1) physical abuse, (2) psychological/emotional abuse, (3) sexual abuse, (4) financial abuse, and (5) neglect. Physical abuse is defined as any intentional act that results in harm to a person.

   Elder Abuse: A Comprehensive Overview and Physician-Associated

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8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesElder Abuse: A Comprehensive Overview and Physician ...

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   Apr 8, 2021 · Elder abuse comes in various forms which include: (1) physical abuse, (2) psychological/emotional abuse, (3) sexual abuse, (4) financial abuse, and (5) neglect. Physical abuse is defined as any intentional act that results in harm to a person.