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  2. Elder rights - Wikipedia

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    Elder rights movement. As defined by Nina Kohn, an elder rights movement is the "collective effort [of] organizations and individuals... (coming) together around the common goal of transforming social, political, and legal structures to allow older adults to fully exercise their civil and human rights and liberties."

  3. Convention on the Rights of Older Persons - Wikipedia

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    The proposed Convention on the Rights of Older Persons (UNCROP) is likely to be the next major human rights treaty adopted by the United Nations. The proposed treaty will seek to remedy the fragmented human rights structure for Older Persons, and will focus on reaffirming critical human rights which are of concern to older persons. [1]

  4. The Older Americans Act: What Benefits Does It Provide? - WebMD

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    About the Older Americans Act. The OAA provides critical services that help older adults live independently with dignity. These services are administered through local resources and include: Meals ...

  5. Old age - Wikipedia

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    Old age is the range of ages for people nearing and surpassing life expectancy. People of old age are also referred to as: old people, elderly, elders, seniors, senior citizens, or older adults. [1] Old age is not a definite biological stage: the chronological age denoted as "old age" varies culturally and historically. [2]

  6. Caregiving: Taking Care of Older Adults - WebMD

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    Add safety rails in showers and tubs and near the toilet. Reduce water temperature to below 120 F (48.9 C). Move furniture and clear clutter to create clear, wide paths. Place nightlights ...

  7. Elder Abuse: Recognizing the Signs and Finding Help - Healthline

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    Elder abuse is any act that harms older adults. The harm can take many forms. It can be carried out by relatives, financial advisors, caregivers, spouses, or anyone else who interacts with someone ...

  8. Am I Responsible for My Aging Parents? - WebMD

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    The Verdict: We have an innate responsibility to help loved ones as they age, but there are limits. "I'm a big believer that the expectation must be that everyone will one day be a caregiver ...

  9. Elderly care - Wikipedia

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    An old man at a nursing home in Norway. Elderly care, or simply eldercare (also known in parts of the English-speaking world as aged care ), serves the needs of old adults. It encompasses assisted living, adult daycare, long-term care, nursing homes (often called residential care ), hospice care, and home care .

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