elderly protection
[/ˈɛldərli prəˈtɛkʃən/]
nounpl: elderly protections
proteção do idoso
1. legal, social, and healthcare measures implemented to safeguard the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of elderly individuals
The government enacted new elderly protection laws to prevent abuse in nursing homes.
O governo promulgou novas leis de proteção do idoso para prevenir abuso em asilos.
2. policies and programs designed to ensure elderly people receive adequate care, financial security, and social support
Elderly protection includes access to healthcare, housing assistance, and pension benefits.
A proteção do idoso inclui acesso à saúde, assistência habitacional e benefícios de pensão.
3. preventive measures against elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, and discrimination
Elderly protection services investigate cases of financial exploitation of seniors.
Os serviços de proteção do idoso investigam casos de exploração financeira de idosos.
In Brazil, elderly protection is a constitutional right established by the 1988 Constitution and reinforced by the Statute of the Elderly (Estatuto do Idoso, 2003). This is a significant aspect of social policy reflecting demographic aging and growing awareness of senior citizens' rights. In the USA, elderly protection is primarily governed by state laws and federal programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, with emphasis on preventing financial exploitation and ensuring quality of care in long-term facilities.
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