Elder Abuse in Malaysia: Issues and Challenges
Elder abuse and neglect have been recognized as social and health problems affecting significant numbers of elderly persons in many western countries. In fact in some countries, they have been considered as a crime. Even though the subject of elder abuse has gained prominence in the past two deca...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English |
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2016
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/662/1/FH03-FUHA-17-09457.pdf http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/662/ |
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| Institution: | Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | Elder abuse and neglect have been recognized as social and health problems affecting
significant numbers of elderly persons in many western countries. In fact in some countries,
they have been considered as a crime. Even though the subject of elder abuse has gained
prominence in the past two decades, in Malaysia it is relatively a new issue. This study aims
to highlight the scenario of abuse of the elderly in Malaysian society and some of the issues
and challenges pertaining to it. The data collected from various documents, unpublished
reports and interview with officers from the Department of Social Welfare revealed that local
information on this subject is scarce. The incidents of abuse normally take place within the
secrecy, thus it is often hidden from the public, seldom reported, and under-recognized. The
elderly victims are unlikely to report against their own families for fear of embarrassment and
losing care support. Lack of awareness of support services may also be a contributory factor.
Lastly, few recommendations will be addressed so as to make this issue as an issue of a
public concern. |
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