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EAN Syndrom - Elder Abuse and Neglect
HANZELOVÁ, Jiřina
Thesis named ,,EAN Syndrom {--} Elder Abuse and Neglect`` is divided into two parts, they are theoretical and research ones. The theoretical part defines the torture and abuse, the syndrome of the maltreatment with seniors (EAN), the domestic violence, the institutional care, ageing, etc..These definitions are followed by the legislation containing legal amendments concerning the torture and abuse. The thesis also includes the statistical data showing the situation of the senescent population, risk factors and causis of ageing together with its kinds. In this theme, I discuss types of senior abuse, signs and symptoms, causes, instructions for reporting elder abuse, getting help for the abused or the abuser, and prevention of elderly abuse. The research part be composed of quantitative method by means: two questionnaires and secondary analysis. The first questionnaire was created for professional caregivers and the second was created for seniors in institutions. The methodology states how to recognise the neglect of seniors and vhich situation is actual in geriatric institutions in Carlsbad country. The methodology of questionnaire show how work professional caregivers with seniors and show situation about home violence. Secondary analysis was compared with publicly available data from USA. By means of the questionnaires I found out the information on the kinds of the maltreatment with seniors: physical abuse of the elderly, emotional abuse of the elderly (psychological or verbal), neglect or abandonment of elders by caregivers, financial exploitation of seniors (elder financial abuse), healthcare fraud or healthcare abuse of the elderly. Specific questions concerning problems in the field of the help {--} the prevention of the maltreatment with seniors and of ageing and the professional help. Research confirm hypothesis that abuse of the elderly can occur in the elder's home and elderly people may be more vulnerable to abuse than others because of social isolation and mental impairment. EAN leave the consequences on mental health and emotions.
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