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UN has raised concerns about overprescribing insomnia and anxiety drugs for elderly patients.

UN has raised concerns about overprescribing insomnia and anxiety drugs for elderly patients. Source: AAP

Elder people abuse is primarily a global and ethical issue that deserves the attention of the international community as a whole.


How do you treat your elderly parents or relatives? Do you think that elderly rights guaranteed in Australia?Are you satisfied by providing physical and health needs to your elderly relatives? What about the compassion and attention these people need?The United Nations has set June 15 as World Awareness Day on Elder Abuse. This is an annual opportunity for the world to stand against the abuse and suffering of some of our older generations.

 


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