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Ageism constructs older adults as 'different', and can result in violations of their rights. Particularly vulnerable are older people dependent on others for care and support. Their right to lead dignified, secure lives as equal members of society often go unheeded, creating context and opportunity for elder abuse. Confronting ageism is central to confronting elder abuse. With population ageing, ...

Eurocarers define a carer as “a person that looks after family, partners, friends or neighbours in need of help because they are ill, frail or have a disability. The care they provide is unpaid.” In the EU27, 3% of people state that they care for an elderly or disabled relative several times a week, 4% do it once or twice a week and 8% do so less than once a week. Altogether, a quarter of people r ...