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Elder abuse in France
- Author:
- OGG Jim
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work in Europe, 2(3), 1995, pp.8-11.
- Publisher:
- Russell House
In France many health and social care practitioners are becoming aware that despite considerable economic resources directed towards health and social care provision for old age, there is a widening gap between those who receive an adequate or more than adequate level of services and those who are excluded. For those older people faced with disability or ill health, home and family will be their main source of support. A growth in unregulated private home-care by individuals and agencies means that this sector mostly consists of untrained and unqualified staff with no support. The possibility of abuse and exploitation in such circumstances therefore remains open. This article investigates elder abuse in France and ways in which French health, social and legal services operate in promoting the welfare of older people.
The French approach to community care
- Author:
- OGG Jim
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 9(2), June 1999, pp.6-8.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
As in Britain social policy concerning support to older people in France since the 1960s has developed to meet the challenges of an ageing population. During the 1970s community care services were developed at local level and a wide range of statutory and independent care sectors currently exist. Looks at the difficulties France has faced and how they have tried to reduce them.