Press Release: Neglect and abuse of older people is widespread, say Europeans

Older people in Europe are vulnerable to poor treatment, neglect and abuse, according to a survey presented by the European Commission on 17 March, 2008. Almost half (47%) of people across the EU consider the phenomenon to be widespread in their country – and the challenge is only likely to increase as Europeans get older. A high-level EU conference in Brussels will today offer policy makers and experts an opportunity to discuss the quality of care for frail elderly people and pool ideas on preventing elder abuse.

European Commission: MEMO/08/166: Protecting the dignity of dependent older people http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/08/166&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

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