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Elder Abuse in Costa Rica
- Authors:
- GILLILAND Nancy, PICADO Lillyana
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 12(1), 2000, pp.73-87.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article describes how the problem of domestic elder abuse in Costa Rica is being perceived and acted upon by direct service providers and other professionals in the field of ageing. In Costa Rica the family is central institution and the sense of filial obligation is strong. In this cultural context elder abuse often takes the form of overprotection by family members who deprive elders of their autonomy. Although they suffer from this loss, elders frequently do not define it as abuse, making it difficult for professionals to intervene. A more serious concern was abandonment of elders by families (with or without intent to harm) since there are few facilities or resources to accommodate such elders.