New laws in Wales to stop abuse of Elderly.

Sandie Seward · New laws in Wales to stop abuse of Elderly.

A pledge has been made to "lead a campaign" for new laws in Wales to prevent the abuse of elderly people.

Help the Aged in Wales and Age Concern Cymru said it planned to review the issue and would launch the action if there was enough support.

It comes as 93% of 1,330 Welsh adults said they wanted a new law to protect the elderly from abuse and neglect. Scotland has passed a similar law.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8094000.stm

marieann

I hope it does make a difference. Staff in nursing homes are usually overloaded with work because staff numbers are cut to a minimum.

Their physical needs may be met but there isn't always time to explain things or listen. Interaction would brighten the day for these elderly people.

It isn't going to be so easy to safeguard them against their own family members.

Sandie Seward

Sadly, in an "Ideal World" the Elderly would not require protecting from their own famlies, Marie.

But of course, it is not an Ideal World as we all know, therefore these laws are required, but, as you say, how they intend enforcing them onto famlie's is a different matter!