Yesterday was the International Day of awareness of abuse and mistreatment of the elderly , day in which an attempt was made to create awareness of psychological violence, verbal, financial and security of which the elderly are victims.
people's rights do not expire with time. Among other things, the elderly are entitled to:
- live with dignity, access to a life of integrity, quality, without discrimination of any kind and respect for their mental and physical. Right to basic needs such as adequate housing, food, medical services, health, welfare, Independence
- no one can force them to act against their will. Are adults, with rational autonomy and ideas.
- Security and legal support: protection against all forms of discrimination, right to a dignified and appropriate, and ensure that institutions do this and act when necessary. otherwise, have the right to complain.
- Self-realization: the institutions should provide the opportunity to acquire knowledge.
- Participation: the right to continue to be taken into account, especially in decisions that affect them.
suggest you see these articles published in two newspapers.
- Black River: Elderly raised their voices for equality
are victims of psychological harm, physical and material. Expert considered that the closure is a lot. - Gazette: discrimination and elder abuse
Someone once said that old age begins when the memories are heavier than hope. However, for the French writer André Maurois aging art is the art of preserving some hope. As for his colleague Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve, aging is still the only way has been found to live long. More graphics referring to the gray that we passed in vain, the actress Katharine Hepburn said: "The more you age is most like the birthday cake to a torchlight parade."
And finally, I invite you to visit the blog " Old balls" that seniors write studying at the School, which for me are an excellent example of desire and enthusiasm.
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