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Breaking the silence: Elder abuse in the Republic of Moldova

Breaking the silence: Elder abuse in the Republic of Moldova

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8

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Demographic Research Centre, HelpAge International Moldova

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Breaking the silence: Elder abuse in the Republic of Moldova

Publication date

25 November 2015

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Demographic projections for the Republic of Moldova indicate a staggering growth in the number and proportion of older people in the total population, which will have significant effects on the economy and society. The situation is complicated by the negative perceptions of ageing and old age ingrained in society, which make difficult not only the inclusion of older people in various aspects of social life, but are also a threat in terms of strengthening solidarity between generations and social integration.