Abstract

Asian population is aging at an unprecedentedly fast pace. By 2050, 24% of the population would age 60 or above (HelpAge International, 2013). This presentation outlines the current state of knowledge of elder abuse in Asia, with a particular emphasis on studies conducted in Chinese societies. The presenter highlights the changing cultural values and sociodemographic characteristics and their relevance to understanding elder abuse in Chinese populations. Efforts to prevent and intervene elder abuse in Chinese societies will also be discussed.

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