senior protection
[ˈsiːnjər prəˈtɛkʃən]
nounpl: senior protections
proteção de idosos
1. Systems, policies, or services designed to safeguard elderly individuals from abuse, neglect, exploitation, or harm
The government implemented new senior protection laws to prevent financial exploitation of elderly citizens.
O governo implementou novas leis de proteção de idosos para prevenir exploração financeira de cidadãos idosos.
2. Programs and initiatives aimed at ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of older adults
Senior protection services include home visits and regular health checks.
Os serviços de proteção de idosos incluem visitas domiciliares e verificações de saúde regulares.
3. Legal frameworks and support systems to defend elderly people's rights and dignity
Senior protection organizations advocate for the rights of vulnerable older persons.
Organizações de proteção de idosos defendem os direitos das pessoas idosas vulneráveis.
In Brazil, senior protection is increasingly important due to demographic aging and is supported by the Statute of the Elderly (Estatuto do Idoso, 2003). In the USA, senior protection involves Adult Protective Services (APS) and is a growing concern with the aging Baby Boomer population. Both cultures emphasize dignity, independence, and preventing elder abuse as core values in senior protection initiatives.
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