Concept information
Terme préférentiel
elder abuse
Définition
- 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)
Concept générique
Synonyme(s)
- elder mistreatment
Traductions
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français
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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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