Violence against the elderly: Korosec demands more protection and education!

Violence against the elderly: Korosec demands more protection and education!

Berlin, Deutschland - On June 15, the day against violence is against older people. On the occasion of this important date, the senior citizens' president Ingrid Korosec comments on the often ignored problem. It describes that violence is unacceptable in every form, especially when it comes to older people. This form of violence is often treated as a taboo subject and is therefore often unnoticed. Korosec emphasizes that older women in particular are affected by physical and psychological violence as well as social isolation, often triggered by their life partners.

A central aspect of the discussion is the shame with which many affected people have to struggle. They often shy away from looking for help, which increases the number of unreported cases of violence against older people. Korosec welcomes the current focus of the government on violence, especially for older women with dementia or disabilities. It demands more comprehensive measures that strengthen both violence and preventive approaches for older people.

diverse forms of violence

Violence against older people comprises a variety of abuse. This includes not only physical and mental violence, but also neglect, financial exploitation and linguistic discrimination. These forms of violence occur in different environments, be it in public spaces, in families or institutions. The complexity of this topic is often overlooked, which means that violence is not perceived as such. Many older people are affected by complex family and social structures of violence that result from conflicts, financial dependencies and a social climate that is characterized by derogatory attitudes.

The [Ministry of Social Affairs] (https://www.social Ministry.gv.at/themen/sziales/social-themen/seniorinnen-und-seniorspolitik/get- against- againstmenen.html) has devoted itself to this and recommends measures to raise awareness to raise awareness of the society for this topic. The hiking exhibition "Stop - no violence!" is an initiative that will be carried out in Austria for over three years to raise awareness through interactive elements and information offers.

protection and prevention

The German Institute for Human Rights calls for the abuse of older people to protect this vulnerable group on the occasion of the coming world day against the abuse of older people. Expert Claudia Mahler illustrates that despite an increased consciousness, there are great obstacles to the protection of older people. The area of ​​violence research is still little developed compared to other topics. This leads to gaps in knowledge that have a negative impact on strategies for prevention and protective measures.

The day against violence against older people offers an important platform to draw attention to these serious problems and to demand necessary social changes. Only through joint action can older people be better protected and strengthened their rights.