Elder Abuse, Neglect,and Self-Neglect

Elder Abuse and Neglect Intervention for Limited English Speaking Elderly
The identification, interpretation for and intervention of elder abuse and neglect program has expanded to include cases of self-neglect. Ethnic agencies staff work to protect the older person and maintain their dignity and rightful place in the family.  They provide services to help the older person and the whole family.

Elder Abuse and Neglect in Ethnic Communities

For example:

In China . . .

Family Dynamics in China

After immigration

Another example:

Family Dynamics in India
Strong obligation in the culture to care for elderly parents
No concept of yours and mine – everything belongs to the family
Whole community helps to care for the parents

More on families . . .

After immigration . . .

More on immigration

 

Coalition of Limited English Speaking Elderly (CLESE)
53 West Jackson, Suite 1340
Chicago, IL 60604
312-461-0812  /  312-461-1466 (fax)
info@clese.org