2008, Cilt 15, Sayı 1, Sayfa(lar) 068-075
Elder Abuse and Neglect
Prof.Dr. Nuran AKDEMİR1, Arş.Gör. Ülkü GÖRGÜLÜ2, Yük.Hem. Fatma İlknur ÇINAR3
1Hacettepe Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Hemşirelik Bölümü İç Hastalıkları Hemşireliği Anabilim Dalı
2Gazi Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Yüksekokulu
3GATA Hemşirelik Yüksek Okulu İç Hastalıkları Hemşireliği Bilim Dalı
Keywords: Old age, abuse, neglect, elder abuse, elder neglect

The geriatric period is a time that includes increase in dependency due to the declines in functions, loss of status as a result of the changes in cultural values and traditional extended family structure, and decrease economical power because of the loss of productivity and retirement.

Social and physical problems that occur during the geriatric period, the issues that old person and family members have related to these above mentioned have brought up the elder care and approach issue.

Abuse and neglect of the elderly among cases of approach to old people is especially important social issue that has been discussed in the world-wide. It is important to know the signs of neglect and abuse, and risky groups in avoiding abuse and neglect of the elderly. Abuse and neglect can be seen in all the old people. But, especially sensitive old people who have mental disorder, dependence others to meet basic needs or have depression or patient constitute the risk groups.

Old people constitute a valuable and important part of human resources of community. Any kind of abuse and neglect of the elderly is not acceptable. Therefore, it's required to prevent and determine abuse and neglect of the elderly by means of the measurements are to be taken and various attempts.