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Norway: weakness in welfare
- Authors:
- JOHNS Sigurd, HYDLE Ida
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 6(3/4), 1995, pp.139-156.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Recent reports from the Norwegian government underline the rights of the elderly to sufficient quality of life and fulfilment of caring needs. There is a concern about the increasing costs of care. Discusses the problems now developing, how to cope with them, and possible reforms. Elder abuse is recognised as a 'new' problem demanding special attention.
Norway: developing elder protective services
- Authors:
- JOHNS Sigurd, JUKLES Olaug
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Europe, 2(3), 1995, pp.2-7.
- Publisher:
- Russell House
Norwegians first became aware of the problem of elder abuse a decade ago. Government-supported research focused on why this particular problem has fallen outside the field of elder care, which otherwise is extensively developed in the welfare state. With Government support it has been possible to apply social research to the design of a social work development project to find out the extent of elder abuse in Norway. The results of the research made it clear that elder abuse is a problem, and that in spite of welfare, the victims do not receive the necessary help. Looks at implications for policy.