Gerontology & Geriatric Research

Ethics and elderly abuse among demented seniors living in assisted living facilities

International Conference on Geriatrics & Gerontology

July 08-10, 2014 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago-North Shore Conference Center, USA

Reza Amini

Accepted Abstracts: J Gerontol Geriat Res

Abstract:

More than two million American seniors are experiencing injuries, mistreatment, and all abusive behaviors by caregivers every year because they are dependent in performing daily activities. Dementia, one of the prevalent chronic disorders among seniors, increases dependency upon family members and other people which can enormously increase the risk for abuse. This paper aims to demonstrate different aspects of dementia and the possible reasons for the elderly abuse among demented seniors, particularly those who are living in assisted living facilities (ALFs). Living in ALFs reduces social contacts and connections with family members, friends, and relatives. Therefore, seniors would possibly rather maintain the remained social contacts which can increase the prospect of unreported abuse among these people. On the other hand, all the Acts and rules necessarily require reports in order to start the process of investigation. Training caregivers working in ALFs can reduce the possibility of unintentional abuse. Moreover, some active investigations are necessary in order to prevent and reduce intentional abuse, or neglect.

Biography :

Reza Amini completed his MD at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran, and his MPH in Gerontology at the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences. Currently, he is a PhD candidate in Sociology of Aging at University of North Texas. He used to be the director of Research Division of Janbazan (war survivors) Medical and Engineering Research Center (JMERC), a nongovernmental research center. He has published more than 10 journal articles and has served on the editorial board of two journals, also as a reviewer for prestigious journals.