Question

Discuss the ethical and legal dilemmas (issues) associated with elder abuse?

Answer 1

Elder abuse refers to the physical or emotional harm caused to an elderly

Some of the ethical issues in elder abuse are

• the elders in a critical situation to reveal their abuse to others or not
• To seek help without support from others
• Balancing the confidentiality and the safety forms a biggest problem here
• When the elderly population in active state in the community in a sound mind experiences abuse then otger will not be able to tell for them
• Interruption in autonomy and beneficienxe

Some of the legal issues in elder abuse are

• Still there is no clear bill passed
• The self determination of the victim in respect to protection and safety
• Lack of protecting the elderly population who are in vulnerable category