THEPROTECTIONOFTHEELDERLY

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TheJohnsHopkinsUniversitySchoolofAdvancedInternationalStudies

InternationalHumanRightsClinic

Spring2012

TABLEOFCONTENTS

Preamble.3

Chapter1:Definitions3

Chapter2:Rights.3

RighttoDignity3

RighttoFreedomfromAbuse,Neglect,orExploitation..4

RighttoFreedomfromDiscrimination.4

RighttoAdequateHealthcare.4

RighttoMaintenance.4

RighttoMaterialAssistance.4

RighttoProperty5

RighttoParticipationinSociety.5

RighttoWork5

Chapter3:Duties

DutyofThirdPartyCaretakers5

DutyoftheFamily......................5

DutyoftheState...5

Appendix9

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Preamble:Recognizingtheinherentvalueandwisdomofelderlypeople,whichtheycontributetothecommunity,thislawaimstopromoterespectandappreciationfortheparticipationoftheelderlyinthecommunity.Thislawendeavorstoempower,include,andprotectthischerishedpopulationofeverycommunity.Furthermore,consideringtheoftenvulnerablestatusoftheelderly,thecommunityindividuallyandcollectivelyshalltakeactiontopromotetherightsandwellbeingoftheelderly.Thislawpurportsto(1)protecttherightsandinterestsoftheelderly,and(2)providetheelderlywiththesupportnecessarytosustainthequalityoflifeanddignityfittingtotheirrespectedstatusincommunity.Thecommunityshallprotectandpromotethehealthandmentalwellbeingoftheelderly,andshallhavethedutytorepresentandaugmentthelawfulrightsandinterestsoftheelderly.Chapter1.DefinitionsArticle1.TheElderlyForpurposesofthislaw,theelderlyshallconstitutethosepersonsofanageestablishedbydomesticlawthatproperlyindicatesthechallengesandneedsofthoseofanadvancedageandconditionandprovidestothemtherightsandprotectionscontainedinthislaw.Article2.ExploitationForpurposesofthislaw,exploitationshallmeantheunlawfulobtainingoffinancialorothermaterialbenefitfromtheelderlyforone'sownbenefit.Article3.AbuseForpurposesofthislaw,abuseshallmeanthephysical,mental,ormaterialmaltreatmentofanelderlyperson,includingbutnotlimitedtothedeprivationoffoodormedication,beatings,oralassaultsandisolation.Article4.NeglectForpurposesofthislaw,neglectshallmeantheomissionofproperattention,supervision,orprovisionofnecessitiestoanelderlyperson,tosuchanextentthatharmresultsorislikelytoresult.Article5.FamilyForpurposesofthislaw,familyshallmeanagroupofpersonsconnectedtotheelderlypersonbyblood,byaffinity,orbylaw,especiallywithintwoorthreegenerations.Article6.ThirdPartyCaretakers

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Forpurposesofthislaw,ThirdPartyCaretakersshallmeaninstitutionsandindividualsthathavebeengivenauthoritytoprovidedirectsupportorservicestotheelderly,includingbutnotlimitedtoallpublicorprivateinstitutionsorindividualswithlegalauthoritytoexercisecontrolovertheelderlyperson.Chapter2.RightsArticle7.RighttoDignityTheelderlyhavetheinherentrighttolife,dignity,andtheintegrityoftheirpersons,whichshallbeprotectedbylaw.Article8.RighttoFreedomfromAbuse,Neglect,andExploitationTheelderlyhavetherighttobefreefromabuse,neglect,andexploitation.Article9.RighttoFreedomfromDiscriminationTheelderlyhavetherighttobefreefromdiscrimination.Theyshallbetreatedequallyfavorably,regardlessofhealthstatusordisability,asotheragegroups.Therightshallbeappliedtoallaspectsoflife,including,butnotlimitedto,employment,accesstoeducation,accommodations,andotherfacilities.Article10.RighttoAdequateHealthcareTheelderlyhavetherighttoastandardoflivingadequateforthehealthandwellbeingofthemselves,includingaccesstoaffordablehealthcare.Adequateandaffordablehealthcareincludesmedication,immunizationandmedicalcaresuchasphysicaltherapy,surgery,nursing,checkups,intheeventofsickness,disability,widowhood,oldageorotherlackoflivelihoodincircumstancesbeyondtheircontrol.Article11.RighttoMaintenance 11.1.Theelderlyhavetherighttoaccessbasicnecessities,includingbutnotlimitedto,adequatenutritionandpotablewaternecessaryfortheirhealthandwellbeing.11.2.Theelderlyhavetherighttoaccessbasicamenitiesoflife,includingbutnotlimitedto,appropriateshelter,clothing,andsanitationasperprevailingsocietalstandards.Article12.RighttoMaterialAssistanceTheelderlyhavetherighttoobtainmaterialassistancefromtheState.Materialassistanceshallbeprovidedintheformoftangiblesupportnecessaryforthemaintenanceoftheelderlyattimeswhenanelderlypersoncannotsupporthimselforherselforrelyonsupportfromtheir

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family,includingfundstosupportthemaintenanceandanelderlyperson,nutritionalfood,clothing,shelter,andmedicine.Article13.RighttoPropertyTheelderlyhavetherighttomaintaincontrolover,tocontinuemakingdecisionsabout,anddisposeofproperty,financialaffairs,andpersonaleffectsinaccordancetolaw.Article14.RighttoParticipationinSociety14.1.Theelderlyhavetherighttoparticipateineducationandtrainingprogramsaswellassocial,economic,cultural,andpoliticallife.14.2.Theelderlyhavetherighttopreferentialaccesstocareinhealthandtransportation.Article15.RighttoWork15.1.Theelderlyhavetherighttoworkbasedontheirabilities.15.2.Theelderlyhavetherighttojustcompensationandemploymentconditionssuitabletotheirneeds.Chapter3.DutiesArticle16.DutyofThirdPartyCaretakersThirdPartyCaretakersshallhavethedutytosupportanelderlypersonwhenauthorizedbythefamily,theStateorotherresponsiblepartiestosupporttheelderlyperson.Theauthorizedindividualsorserviceorganizationsshallfulfilltheircommitmentstotheirpatientsandtofulfillalldutiesinthislawandunderdomesticlawandkeeptheinterestsandwellbeingoftheelderlyinmindatalltimes.Article17.DutyoftheFamily17.1.Thefamilyofanelderlypersonshallhavethedutytocareforthehealthandmentalwellbeingoftheelderlyand,ingeneral,toprovidethenecessarysupporttomeettheirbasicneeds.17.2.Thefamilyshallhavethedutytofulfilltheresponsibilitiesprovidedin17.1,unlessthefamilylackssufficientmeanstodoso.Article18.DutyoftheState18.1.TheStateshallhavethedutytoprotectthehealthandmentalwellbeingoftheelderlywhenthefamilylackssufficientmeanstodoso.

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18.2.TheStateshallhavethedutytorepresentandprotectthelawfulrightsandinterestsoftheelderly.18.3.TheStateshallhavethedutytotakemeasurestocarryoutcultural,sportsandrecreationalactivitiesofapublicnaturethataresuitedtotheelderlyinordertoenrichtheirculturallife.18.4.TheStateshallhavethedutytopunishinaccordancewithlawthosewhoabuse,neglect,exploitordiscriminateagainsttheelderly.ThesedutiesmaybecarriedoutbytheDepartmentofJusticeortheagencysetoutinSection18.10.Thisdutyshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto:

18.4.1.Enactingofcriminallawsprohibitingtheabuse,neglect,exploitationanddiscriminationoftheelderly,18.4.2.Designingandmanagingofaprogramofresponseandservicesfortheelderlywhohavebeen,orareallegedtobe,victimsofabuse,neglect,exploitation,ordiscrimination,18.4.3.Establishingafundtoaidlocalgovernmentagencies,provideragencies,orboth,tocarryoutthesefunctions,and,contingentonadequatefunding,tofundattorneysorlegalservicesprovideragenciesfortheprovisionoflegalassistancetotheelderly.

18.5.TheStateshallhavethedutytotakenecessarymeasurestoprotectthehealthandwellbeingoftheelderly,providingadequateandaffordablehealthcare.18.6.TheStateshallhavethedutytotakemeasurestoensuretheelderlybasicnecessitiesoflifesuchasadequatenutritionandpotablewaternecessaryfortheirhealthandwellbeing.Thestateshallalsoberesponsibletotakemeasurestocreateconditionsconducivefortheelderlytohaveaccesstobasicamenitiesoflifeincludingbutnotlimitedtoappropriateshelter,clothing,andsanitationasperprevailingsocietalstandards.TheStateshallstrivetocreatesuchconditionsthroughcommittingstateresourcestowarddevelopingnecessaryinfrastructure,andprovisionofapteconomicassistancetotheelderly.18.7.TheStateshallhavethedutytoestablishnecessaryprogramsandregulationsthatprovidematerialassistancetotheelderlyandthosewhosupporttheelderly.Materialassistanceshallbeprovidedintheformoftangiblesupportnecessaryforthemaintenanceoftheelderlyattimeswhenanelderlypersoncannotsupporthimselforherselforrelyonsupportfromtheirfamily,includingbasicnecessitiesandamenitiesasprovidedby11.1and11.2.18.8.TheStateshallhavethedutytoprotecttherightoftheelderlytoworkbasedontheirabilitiesandtakenecessarymeasurestoensureadequateconditionsandjustcompensation.ThisdutymaybecarriedoutbytheDepartmentofLaborortheagencysetoutinSection18.10.Thisdutyshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto:

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18.8.1.Implementingapolicytoencourageemployersandthepublic,ingeneral,tounderstandtheimportanceofemployingtheelderly,tostabilizeemployment,andtofindwaysofmeetingproblemsarisingfromtheimpactofageonemployment,18.8.2.Promotingthedevelopmentandimprovementofoccupationalabilityoftheelderly,18.8.3.Regulatingandmonitoringthestateofworkingfacilitiesandotherconditionsinwhichtheelderlyareemployed,and 18.8.4.Promotingprojectsthatadministrativelyand/orfinanciallyassistemployersinmanagingelderlyemployees,suchas:counselingandadvising,vocationaltrainingandmaintainingfacilitiesnecessarytopromoteactiveinvolvementoftheelderlyintheworkforce.

18.9.TheStateshallsupportandmonitorthirdpartycaretakers.ThisdutymaybecarriedoutbytheDepartmentofLaborortheagencysetoutinSection18.10.Thisdutyshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto:

18.9.1.Requiringthirdpartycaretakerstoestablishcodesofconductandadequatelytrainandlicenseallcaretakers,18.9.2.Mandatingfrequentandcontinuingtrainingforallcaretakingprofessionalstokeeptheseimportantprofessionalsuptodateonthebestpracticestoensurethatthehealthandwellbeingoftheelderlyareprotected,18.9.3.Providingappropriatelegalstructuresandremediesinthecaseofthirdpartycaretakerabuseornegligence,18.9.4.Educatingthirdpartycaretakersandtheelderlyontheirrights,responsibilities,protectionsguaranteedunderthislawanddomesticlaw,and18.9.5.Continuouslysupervisingauthorizedorganizationsandprofessionalstoensurethattheelderlyareservedinaccordancewiththeirlegalrightsandprotectionsandappropriatelysanctionthosecaretakingprofessionalswhodonotadheretothisandallapplicablelawconcerningtheirpatientsorclients.

18.10.TheStateshallestablishagovernmentbodyfortheprotectionoftheelderly.Thedepartmentshallhavetheresponsibilityto:

18.10.1.Establishandenforcerules,regulations,andlawsnecessarytoensuretherightsprovidebythislaw,

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18.10.2.Evaluate,license,andmonitorallprograms,services,andfacilitiesfortheelderly,18.10.3.Receiveanddispersefederalfundsinrelationtotheprotectionoftheelderly,18.10.4.Promotecommunityeducationandresearchregardingtheproblemsandvulnerabilityoftheelderly,18.10.5.Promotecollaborativeeffortswithlocalgovernmentagencies,thecommunity,andnonprofitorganizationstoexaminetheneedsandprotecttheinterestsoftheelderly,18.10.6.Developobjectives,priorities,andpolicyforaProtectionoftheElderlyProgram,18.10.7.FacilitatethedevelopmentandimplementationofaProtectionoftheElderlyProgram,18.10.8.Researchissuesrelatedtoelderly,including,butnotlimitedto,abuse,neglect,exploitation,discrimination,ailments,adequatehealthcareandmedicine,and18.10.9.ProvidefederalguidancetolocalgovernmentandcommunityeffortsincarryingoutaProtectionoftheElderlyProgram.

18.11.TheProtectionoftheElderlyProgramshallincludeelderabuseprevention,detection,treatment,intervention,andresponse.

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APPENDIXChapter1.DefinitionsArticle1.TheElderlySupportingelderlypeoplemeansprovidingeconomicassistanceastoensuretheirbasicdemandsformeals,clothing,andhousing.Citation:VietnamOrdinanceonElderlyPeople,Ch.2,Art.9

Itshallbeunlawfultodiscriminateagainstanotherpersonbydenyingthepersonaccesstoanybenefitassociatedwithaccommodationsonthegroundoftheotherpersonsage.Citation:AustralianAgeDiscriminationAct2004,PartIV,Division3,29Accommodation

Elderly.Apersonwhoissixty(60)yearsoldorolder.Citation:Colombia,LawNo.1251of2008Itisunderstoodtobeelderlypeopleallthosewhoare60orolder.Citation:Peru,LawNo.28803of2006OlderPersons:Anypersonwhoissixtyfiveyearsoldormore.Citation:CostaRica,LawNo.7935of1999(ComprehensiveElderlyLaw)Article2.Exploitation

Theactoftakingunjustadvantageofanotherforone'sownbenefit.Citation:Black'sLawDictionary,EighthEd.,EditedbyBryanA.Garner.StPaul,MN:WestPublishingCo.,2004,p.619.Eachelderlypersonhastherighttobetreatedwithdignityandrespect,andtolivewithoutexploitation,abuseorneglect.Citation:AustralianCharterofResidentsRightsandResponsibilities

Anelderlyindividualhastherighttobefreeofabuse,neglect,andexploitation.Citation:OldAmericansAct,Sec.102Definitions,ElderlyJustice

Anelderlyindividualhastherighttobefreefromabuse,neglectandexploitation.Citation:Section102.003(b)(2)TexasHumanResourcesCodeExploitationofprostitutionofothersshallmeantheunlawfulobtainingoffinancialorothermaterialbenefitfromtheprostitutionofanotherperson.Citation:TraffickinginHumanBeingsandPeaceSupportOperations:TrainersGuide,UnitedNationsInterregionalCrimeandJusticeResearchInstitute,2006,p.153. Article3.Abuse

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Eachelderlypersonhastherighttobetreatedwithdignityandrespect,andtolivewithoutexploitation,abuseorneglect.Citation:AustralianCharterofResidentsRightsandResponsibilities

Anelderlyindividualhastherighttobefreeofabuse,neglect,andexploitation.Citation:OldAmericansAct,Sec.102Definitions,ElderlyJustice

Abuse,general:"physicalormentalmaltreatment"Abuseoftheelderly:"abuseofaseniorcitizenbyacaregiver.Examplesincludedeprivationoffoodormedication,beatings,oralassaults,andisolation."Citation:Black'sLawDictionary,EighthEd.,EditedbyBryanA.Garner.StPaul,MN:WestPublishingCo.,2004,p.619.Anypersonwho

(a)willfullysubjectsanelderlypersontoilltreatment,whetherphysicalorverbal;(b)subjectsanelderlypersontoprolongedmentaloremotionalharassment;(c)intentionallycausespecuniarylossormaterialprejudicetoanelderlyperson,

shallcommitanactofabuse.Citation:RepublicofMauritius,TheProtectionofElderlyPersonsActActNo.16of2005[Eachelderlypersonhas the right tobe free from]actsofmaltreatmentor forced,excessivework.Citation:VietnamOrdinanceonElderlyPeople,Chp.2,Art.10Anelderlyindividualhastherighttobefreefromabuse,neglectandexploitation.Citation:Section102.003(b)(2)TexasHumanResourcesCodeArticle4.Neglect

1.Theomissionofproperattentiontoapersonorthing,whetherinadvertent,negligent,orwillful;theactorconditionofdisregarding.2.Thefailuretogiveproperattention,supervision,ornecessities,esp.toachild,tosuchanextentthatharmresultsorislikelytoresult.Citation:BlacksLawDictionary,8thEdition,EditedbyBryanA.Garner.StPaul,MN:WestPublishingCo.,2004,p.619.Eachelderlypersonhastherighttobetreatedwithdignityandrespect,andtolivewithoutexploitation,abuseorneglect.Citation:AustralianCharterofResidentsRightsandResponsibilities

Anelderlyindividualhastherighttobefreeofabuse,neglect,andexploitation.Citation:OldAmericansAct,Sec.102Definitions,ElderlyJustice

Anelderlyindividualhastherighttobefreefromabuse,neglectandexploitation.Citation:Section102.003(b)(2)TexasHumanResourcesCode

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Article5.Family

Agroupofpersonsconnectedbyblood,byaffinity,orbylaw,esp.withintwoorthreegenerations.2.Agroupconsistingofparentsandtheirchildren.3.Agroupofpersonswholivetogetherandhaveasharedcommitmenttoadomesticrelationship.Citation:BlacksLawDictionary,8thEdition,EditedbyBryanA.Garner.StPaul,MN:WestPublishingCo.,2004,p.619.Itisthedutyofparentstoassist,raiseandeducatetheirunderagechildrenanditisthedutyofchildrenofagetohelpandassisttheirparentsinoldage,needorsickness.Citation:BrazilianConstitution,art.229 Article6.ThirdPartyCaretakers

Chapter2.RightsArticle7.RighttoDignityOlderpersonsshouldbeabletoliveindignityandsecurityandbefreeofexploitationandphysicalormentalabuse.Olderpersonsshouldbetreatedfairlyregardlessofage,gender,racialorethnicbackground,disabilityorotherstatus,andbevaluedindependentlyoftheireconomiccontribution.Citation:UnitedNationsPrinciplesforOlderPersonsEveryone,asamemberofsociety,hastherighttosocialsecurityandisentitledtorealization,throughnationaleffortandinternationalcooperationandinaccordancewiththeorganizationandresourcesofeachState,oftheeconomic,socialandculturalrightsindispensableforhisdignityandthefreedevelopmentofhispersonality.Citation:Article22,UniversalDeclarationofHumanRightsEverypersonhastheinherentrighttolife,dignityandtheintegrityofhisorherpersonwhichshallbeprotectedbylaw;nooneshallbearbitrarilydeprivedofhisorherlife.Citation:TheTransitionalConstitutionoftheRepublicofSouthSudan,Art.28Eachindividualhastherighttolife,liberty,securityandtheintegrityofhisperson.Citation:ConstitutionofBeninThehumanpersonissacred.Thehumanpersonisinviolable.Thestateshallhavetheobligationtorespectitandtoprotectit.Everyindividualhastherighttolife,tofreedom,tosecurity,thefreedevelopmentofhisorherpersonality,tocorporalintegrity,andespeciallytoprotectionagainstphysicalmutilation.Citation:ConstitutionofSenegalArticle8.RighttoFreedomfromAbuse,NeglectandExploitation

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Eachelderlypersonhastherighttobetreatedwithdignityandrespect,andtolivewithoutexploitation,abuseorneglect.Citation:AustralianCharterofResidentsRightsandResponsibilities[Eachelderlypersonhastherighttobefreefrom]discrimination,insults,ormaltreatment.Citation:LawofthePeoplesRepublicofChinaonProtectionoftheRightsandInterestsoftheElderly,Article4[Eachelderlypersonhastherighttobefreefrom]actsofmaltreatmentorforced,excessivework.Citation:VietnamOrdinanceonElderlyPeople,Chp.2,Art.10Anelderlyindividualhastherighttobefreefromabuse,neglectandexploitation.Citation:Section102.003(b)(2)TexasHumanResourcesCodeAnelderlyindividualhastherighttobefreeofabuse,neglect,andexploitation.Citation:OldAmericansAct,Sec.102Definitions,ElderlyJusticeArticle9.RighttoFreedomfromDiscrimination[Eachelderlypersonhastherighttobefreefrom]discrimination,insults,ormaltreatment.Citation:LawofthePeoplesRepublicofChinaonProtectionoftheRightsandInterestsoftheElderly,Article4Theelderlyshallenjoythefollowingrightsatwork:a)Tobeselectedtofillanypost,iftheirqualitiesandabilitiesqualifythem.Thereshouldnotbeanydiscriminationbasedonage.Citation:CostaRica,LawNo.7935/1999,Art.4[LeyIntegralparalaPersonaAdultaMayor]Each[elderlyindividual]hastherighttomaintaincontrolover,andtocontinuemakingdecisionsabout,thepersonalaspectsofhisorherdailylife,financialaffairsandpossessionsCitation:AustralianAgeDiscriminationAct2004,PartIV,Division3,30LandTherighttoworkisrecognizedandisequalforall.Itisforbiddentodiscriminationinemploymentandpaybasedonsex,thecolor,socialorigin,ethnicityorpoliticalopinion.Citation:ConstitutionofBurkinaFasoEachresidentofaresidentialcareservicehastheright:Tocontinuehisorherculturalandreligiouspracticesandtoretainthelanguageofhisorherchoice,withoutdiscrimination;Note:BelowthetermresidentialcareservicemeansthesameasagedcarehomeCitation:AustralianCharterofResidents'RightsandResponsibilities

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Everyindividualshallhavethedutytorespectandconsiderhisfellowbeingswithoutdiscrimination,andtomaintainrelationsaimedatpromoting,safeguardingandreinforcingmutualrespectandtolerance.Citation:AfricanCharteronHumanandPeoplesRightsDiscriminationongroundsofage3.(1)ForthepurposesoftheseRegulations,aperson(A)discriminatesagainstanotherperson(B)if

(a)ongroundsofBsage,AtreatsBlessfavourablythanhetreatsorwouldtreatotherpersons,or(b)AappliestoBaprovision,criterionorpracticewhichheappliesorwouldapplyequallytopersonsnotofthesameagegroupasB,but

(i)whichputsorwouldputpersonsofthesameagegroupasBataparticulardisadvantagewhencomparedwithotherpersons,and(ii)whichputsBatthatdisadvantage,andAcannotshowthetreatmentor,asthecasemaybe,provision,criterionorpracticetobeaproportionatemeansofachievingalegitimateaim.

Citation:TheEmploymentEquality(Age)Regulations(2006)(UnitedKingdom)Thegeneralprinciplessetoutinthissectionguideprotecttheolderpersonfromunfairdiscriminationonanyground,includingonthegroundsofthehealthstatusordisabilityoftheolderperson.Citation:SouthAfricaActonOlderPersons2006,Section5(1)14DiscriminationonthegroundofagedirectdiscriminationForthepurposesofthisAct,aperson(thediscriminator)discriminatesagainstanotherperson(theaggrievedperson)onthegroundoftheageoftheaggrievedpersonif:

(a) thediscriminatortreatsorproposestotreattheaggrievedpersonlessfavourablythan,incircumstancesthatarethesameorarenotmateriallydifferent,thediscriminatortreatsorwouldtreatapersonofadifferentage;and

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(a)thediscriminatorimposes,orproposestoimpose,acondition,requirementorpractice;and

(b)thecondition,requirementorpracticeisnotreasonableinthecircumstances;and(c)thecondition,requirementorpracticehas,orislikelytohave,theeffectof

disadvantagingpersonsofthesameageastheaggrievedperson.(2)Forthepurposesofparagraph(1)(b),theburdenofprovingthatthecondition,requirementorpracticeisreasonableinthecircumstancesliesonthediscriminator.

Citation:AustraliaAgeDiscriminationActof2004,Part3Section14andSection15Article10.TheRighttoHealthCare

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Theelderlyshallhavetherighttoquality[health]carewhichisappropriatetohisorherneeds.Citation:AustralianCharterofResidentsRightsandResponsibilitiesEveryonehastherighttoastandardoflivingadequateforthehealthandwellbeingofhimselfandofhisfamily,including...medicalcareandnecessarysocialservices,andtherighttosecurityintheeventofsickness,disability,widowhood,oldageorotherlackoflivelihoodincircumstancesbeyondhiscontrol.Citation:ConstitutionofCameroonOlderpersons[shall]shouldhaveaccesstoadequatehealthcarethroughtheprovisionofincome,family,communitysupport,andselfhelp.Citation:UNPrinciplesofOlderPersons(1991)

1.Everyindividualshallhavetherighttoenjoythebestattainablestateofphysicalandmentalhealth.2.StatePartiestothepresentChartershalltakethenecessarymeasurestoprotectthehealthof their people and to ensure that they receive medical attention when they are sickCitation:AfricanCharteronHumanandPeoplesRightsArticle11.TheRighttoMaintenanceOlderpersonshould[shall]haveaccesstoadequatefood,shelter,water,andclothingthroughtheprovisionofincome,family,communitysupport,andselfhelp.Citation:UNPrinciplesofOlderPersons(1991)Supportingelderlypeoplemeansprovidingeconomicassistanceastoensuretheirbasicdemandsformeals,clothing,andhousing.Citation:VietnamOrdinanceonElderlyPeople,Ch.2,Art.9Itshallbeunlawfultodiscriminateagainstanotherpersonbydenyingthepersonaccesstoanybenefitassociatedwithaccommodationsonthegroundoftheotherpersonsage.Citation:AustralianAgeDiscriminationAct2004,PartIV,Division3,29AccommodationArticle12.TheRighttoMaterialAssistanceTheelderlyhavetherighttoobtainmaterialassistancefromtheStateandsocietyandenjoytheachievementsinsocialdevelopment.Thepensionandothermaterialbenefitstheelderlyenjoyaccordingtolawshallbeguaranteed.Citation:LawofthePeoplesRepublicofChinaofProtectionoftheRightsandInterestsoftheElderly,Article4,21Article(4)Hungarywillensurethelivelihoodfortheelderlybymaintaininganintegratedstatepensionsystembasedonsocialsolidarityandbyallowingthefunctioningofvoluntarysocial

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institutions.Alawmayalsoprovidefortheconditionsentitlingwomentostatepensionstakingintoconsiderationtheneedfortheirincreasedprotection.Constitution/BasicLawofHungaryVIII1.1Everyonehastherighttosocialsecurityinoldageorwhenheisunabletowork,accordingtoasystemsetbylaw. 1.2Everyone,whoremainswithoutworkforreasonsindependentoftheirvolition,andhasnoothermeansofsupport,hastherighttoassistanceundertheconditionsprovidedbylaw.Citation:ConstitutionoftheRepublicofAlbania,Art.52SocialSecurity:Olderpeoplefaceanumberofproblemsthatincludelackofsavings.TheexistingSocialSecuritySchemeisdesignedtoaccommodateolderpeoplewhowereemployedintheformalsector.However,thebenefitstheyreceivedonotcorrespondtoincreasinglivingcosts.Olderpeopleintheinformalsectorsuchaspeasants,fishermenandherdsmenparticularlyinruralareasfaceahighdegreeofvulnerability.Inordertorectifythissituation;(i).Amechanismwillbeestablishedtoensurethatsocialsecurityinstitutionsdirecttheirservicestotheinformalsector.(ii).LocalGovernmentAuthoritiesandVoluntaryAgencieswillsensitizeolderpeopleintheinformalsectortosavethroughWardBanks,PrimaryCooperativeSocietiesandSavingsandCreditCooperativeSocieties.(iii).Familieswillbemobilizedinordertoparticipateinincomeraisingactivities.Citation:UnitedRepublicofTanzaniaNationalAgeingPolicy,2003,Article3.6Article13.TheRighttoPropertyTheelderlyshallhavetherighttodisposeoftheirpersonalpropertyaccordingtolaw.Citation:LawofthePeoplesRepublicofChinaonProtectionoftheRightsandInterestsoftheElderly,Article19Itshallbeunlawfultodiscriminateagainstanotherpersonbyrefusingorfailingtodisposeofanestateorinterestinlandonthegroundoftheotherpersonsage.Citation:AustralianAgeDiscriminationAct2004,PartIV,Division3,30LandEach[elderlyindividual]hastherighttomaintaincontrolover,andtocontinuemakingdecisionsabout,thepersonalaspectsofhisorherdailylife,financialaffairsandpossessions.Citation:AustralianCharterofResidentsRightsandResponsibilitiesOwnershipshallmeantherightguaranteedtoeverypersonbylawtouse,enjoyanddisposeofproperty.Nopersonshallbedeprivedthereof,saveforpublicpurposesandsubjecttothepaymentofcompensationunderconditionsdeterminedbylawCitation:ConstitutionofCameroonTherightofpropertyisguaranteed...Itmaynotbeimpairedexceptinthecaseofpublic

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necessity,legallyestablishedandsubjecttothepriorpaymentofjustcompensation.Menandwomenshallhaveequalrightstogainpossessionofandownlandsubjecttoconditionsdeterminedbythelaw.Citation:ConstitutionofSenegalTherighttopropertyisguaranteed.Itcannotbeexercisedcontrarytothesocialutilityortoprejudicethesecurity,freedom,existenceorpropertyofothers.Itcanbeencroacheduponincasesofpublicnecessityrecognizedinlegalforms.Citation:ConstitutionofBurkinaFasoEverypersonshallhavetherighttoacquireorownpropertyasregulatedbylaw.Noprivatepropertymaybeexpropriatedsavebylawinthepublicinterestandinconsiderationforpromptandfaircompensation.Noprivatepropertyshallbeconfiscatedsavebyanorderofacourtoflaw.Citation:TheTransitionalConstitutionoftheRepublicofSouthSudan,Art.28Article14.TheRighttoParticipationinSocietyTodapersonaadultamayortiene,entreotros,derechoa 1.Accederaprogramasdeeducacinycapacitacinquelepermitanseguirsiendoproductivo.2.Participarenlavidasocial,econmica,culturalypolticadelPas.3.Elaccesoalaatencinpreferenteenlosserviciosdesaludintegral,serviciosdetransporteyactividadesdeeducacin,culturayrecreacin.Translation:Elderlypeoplehavetherightto,amongothers:1.Accesstoeducationalandtrainingprogramsthatallowthemtoremainproductive.2.Participatetothesocial,economic,culturalandpoliticallifeofthecountry.3.Thepreferentialaccesstocareincomprehensivehealthservices,transportationservicesandeducational,culturalandrecreationalactivities.Citation:Peru,LeyNo.28803/2006,Art.3Each[elderlyindividual]hastherighttocontinuehisorherculturalandreligiouspracticesandtoretainthelanguageofhisorherchoice,withoutdiscrimination;toselectandmaintainsocialandpersonalrelationshipswithanyotherpersonwithoutfear,criticismorrestriction;tofreedomofspeech;andtohaveaccesstoservicesandactivitieswhichareavailablegenerallyinthecommunity.Citation:AustralianCharterofResidentsRightsandResponsibilitiesTheelderlyshallhavetherighttoreceivecontinuededucation.Citation:LawofthePeoplesRepublicofChinaonProtectionoftheRightsandInterestsoftheElderly,Article31Article15.TheRighttoWork

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Theelderlyareentitledtotheexerciseofprofessionalactivity,respectfortheirphysical,intellectualandpsychologicalCitation:ConstitutionofBrazilOnadmissiontotheelderlyinanyworkoremployment,isprohibitedfromdiscriminationandthesettingofupperagelimit,includingpublicexamination,exceptincaseswherethenatureofthepositionrequires.Citation:ConstitutionofBrazilTherighttoworkisrecognizedandisequalforall.Itisforbiddentodiscriminationinemploymentandpaybasedonsex,thecolor,socialorigin,ethnicityorpoliticalopinion.Citation:ConstitutionofBurkinaFasoWorkershavetherighttoreasonablelimitationofworkinghours,torest,toleisure,toperiodicleaveswithpay,toremunerationforpublicholidaysaswellashealthyandsafeworkenvironment.Citation:ConstitutionofEthiopiaEveryonehastherighttowork,tofreechoiceofemployment,tojustandfavourableconditionsofworkandtoprotectionagainstunemployment.Citation:ConstitutionofCameroonTheStateshallrecognizeforallcitizenstherighttoworkandshallstrivetocreateconditionswhichshallmaketheenjoymentofthisrighteffectiveandshallguaranteetotheworkerjustcompensationforhisservicesorforhisproduction.Citation:ConstitutionofBeninEveryonehastherighttoworkandtoseekemployment.Noonemaybeimpededinhisworkbyreasonofhisorherorigins,sex,opinions,politicalchoices,orbeliefs.Citation:ConstitutionofSenegalEmployersshallendeavortosecureemploymentopportunitiesfortheirolderemployeesinaccordancewiththeirdesiresandabilitiesbytakingmeasuresforthedevelopmentandimprovementofoccupationalability,improvementofworkingfacilitiesandotherconditionsandassistanceinreemploymentfortheirolderemployees,etc.andthelike.Employersshallprovidetheassistancenecessaryforpreparingtheoccupationalplansoftheiremployeesintheperiodofolderagetoensurethattheycanenrichtheiroccupationallivesbyworkinginaccordancewiththeirdesiresandabilitiesintheperiodofolderage.Citation:JapansActoftheStabilizationofEmploymentofOlderPersons,Article4.1andArticle4.2Itisthereforethepurposeofthischaptertopromoteemploymentofolderpersonsbasedontheirabilityratherthanage;toprohibitarbitraryagediscriminationinemployment;tohelp

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employersandworkersfindwaysofmeetingproblemsarisingfromtheimpactofageonemployment.Citation:TheUnitedStatesAgeDiscriminationinEmploymentActof1967,SEC.621.Section2(b)[Thelaw]aimstocontirbutetoemploymentstabilizationfortheagedanddevelopmentofnationaleconomybyassistingandpromotingemploymentoftheagedforthepositionsoftheirabilities.Stipulatesthatthegovernmentshallcarryoutanintegralpolicytoencourageemployersandpublicingeneraltounderstandtheimportanceofemployingtheagedpersonsandtostabilizeemploymentthereof;thatemployersshalltrytoprovidethemwithemploymentopportunityoftheirabilitiesbydevelopingandadvancingtheirabilitiesandbyimprovingfacilitiesandconditionsofworkingsites,anddelayingretiringage;andthattheMinisterofLaborshallcollectandsupplyinformationastoseekingandofferingjobsforthepurposeofpromotingemploymentfortheaged,andmaycarryoutprojectstoassistadministrativelyandfinanciallyemployersinmanagingtheagedemployees,suchas,counselingandadvising,andvocationaltraining,reformingfacilities,etc..Citation:SouthKoreanLaw4487ofDecember31,1991(EmploymentPromotionfortheAgedAct)Chapter3.DutiesArticle16.TheDutyofThirdPartyCaretakersThosewhohavetheobligationtosupporttheelderlybutarenotinapositiontoattenddirectlytoelderlypeoplemayauthorizeindividualsorserviceorganizationstodoso,butwiththeconsentoftheelderlypeopleconcerned.Theauthorizedindividualsorserviceorganizationsshallhavetofulfilltheircommitmentstothosewhoauthorizedthemtotakecareoftheelderlypeopleconcerned.Citation:VietnamsOrdinanceonElderlyPeople,Ch.2,Art.11Supportersoftheelderlyshallperformthedutiesofprovidingfortheelderly,takingcareofthemandcomfortingthem,andcatertotheirspecialneeds.Thesupportersreferredtoherearethesonsanddaughtersoftheelderlyandotherpeoplewhoareunderthelegalobligationtoprovidefortheelderly.Citation:LawofthePeoplesRepublicofChinaonProtectionoftheRightsandInterestsoftheElderly,Art.11Supportingelderlypeoplemeansprovidingeconomicassistancefor,lookingafter,andspirituallyencouragingthemandrespectingtheirlegitimateaspirationssoastoensuretheirbasicdemandsformeals,clothing,housing,travel,health,study,culture,informationandpersonalcommunication.

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1.2Thosewhohavetheobligationtosupporttheelderlymust,dependingontheircircumstances,arrangelivingplacessuitableformaintainingthehealthandpsychologicalconditionsofelderlypeople.1.3Thosewhohavetheobligationtosupporttheelderlymustpayforthecostofmedicaltreatmentwhentheireldersgetsick,orburialwhentheydie.Allactsofmaltreatmentorforcingelderlypersonstoperformexcessiveworkarestrictlyforbidden.1.4Thosewhohavetheobligationtosupporttheelderlybutarenotinapositiontoattenddirectlytoelderlypeoplemayauthorizeindividualsorservicesorganizationstodoso,butwiththeconsentoftheelderlypeopleconcerned.Theauthorizedindividualsorserviceorganizationsshallhavetofulfilltheircommitmentstothosewhoauthorizedthemtotakecareoftheelderlypeopleconcerned.

Citation:VietnamOrdinanceonElderlyPeople,Ch.2,Art.911Article17.TheDutyoftheFamily Lafamiliatieneeldeberdecuidarlaintegridadfsica,mentalyemocionaldelosadultosmayores,engeneral,brindarleselapoyonecesarioparasatisfacersusnecesidadesbsicas.Translation:Thefamilyhasthedutytocareforthephysical,mentalandemotionaldevelopmentoftheelderlyand,ingeneral,toprovidethenecessarysupporttomeettheirbasicneeds.Citation:Peru,LawNo.28803/2006[LeydelasPersonasAdultasMayores],Art.5Supportersoftheelderlyshallperformthedutiesofprovidingfortheelderly,takingcareofthemandcomfortingthem,andcatertotheirspecialneeds.Thesupportersreferredtoherearethesonsanddaughtersoftheelderlyandotherpeoplewhoareunderthelegalobligationtoprovidefortheelderly.Citation:LawofthePeoplesRepublicofChinaonProtectionoftheRightsandInterestsoftheElderly,Art.11Thestateandthepubliccollectivelyshallhavethesocialdutytoprotectthephysicalandmoralwellbeingofthefamilyand,inparticular,ofthehandicappedandtheaged.Citation:ConstitutionofSenegalItisthedutyofthefamilytotakecareofitselderlymemberswhiletheStatemaydesignprogramsofsocialsecurityforthem.Citation:PhilippinesConstitution,Art.XV,Sec.4 Supportingelderlypeoplemeansprovidingeconomicassistancefor,lookingafter,andspirituallyencouragingthemandrespectingtheirlegitimateaspirationssoastoensuretheirbasicdemandsformeals,clothing,housing,travel,health,study,culture,informationandpersonalcommunication.

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1.2Thosewhohavetheobligationtosupporttheelderlymust,dependingontheircircumstances,arrangelivingplacessuitableformaintainingthehealthandpsychologicalconditionsofelderlypeople.1.3Thosewhohavetheobligationtosupporttheelderlymustpayforthecostofmedicaltreatmentwhentheireldersgetsick,orburialwhentheydie.Allactsofmaltreatmentorforcingelderlypersonstoperformexcessiveworkarestrictlyforbidden.1.4Thosewhohavetheobligationtosupporttheelderlybutarenotinapositiontoattenddirectlytoelderlypeoplemayauthorizeindividualsorservicesorganizationstodoso,butwiththeconsentoftheelderlypeopleconcerned.Theauthorizedindividualsorserviceorganizationsshallhavetofulfilltheircommitmentstothosewhoauthorizedthemtotakecareoftheelderlypeopleconcerned.

Citation:VietnamOrdinanceonElderlyPeople,Ch.2,Art.911Article18.TheDutyoftheStateThestateandthepubliccollectivelyshallhavethesocialdutytoprotectthephysicalandmoralwellbeingofthefamilyand,inparticular,ofthehandicappedandtheaged.Citation:ConstitutionofSenegalItisthedutyoftheentiresocietytoprotectthelawfulrightsandinterestsoftheelderly.Neighbourhoodcommittees,villagers'committeesandtheorganizationsoftheelderlyestablishedaccordingtolawshallmakeknownthedemandsoftheelderly,safeguardtheirlawfulrightsandinterestsandservethem.TheStateandsocietyshalltakemeasurestocarryoutcultural,sportsandrecreationalactivitiesofamasscharacterthataresuitedtotheelderlyastoenrichtheirculturallife.Communityservicesshallbedeveloped.Servicefacilitiesandnetworksforthedailylife,culturalandsportsactivities,nursingandrehabilitationoftheelderlyshallbegraduallyinstalledandestablished.Thetraditionofmutualaidbetweenneighborsshallbepromotedandneighborsoftheelderlyareencouragedtotakecareofandhelptheelderlyinneed.Citation:LawofthePeople'sRepublicofChinaonProtectionoftheRightsandInterestsoftheElderly,Article6,32,35TheStateshallrecognizeforallcitizenstherighttoworkandshallstrivetocreateconditionswhichshallmaketheenjoymentofthisrighteffectiveandshallguaranteetotheworkerjustcompensationforhisservicesorforhisproduction.Citation:ConstitutionofBeninThegovernmentshallrequiringlicensingofnursinghomes.Thegovernmentshallmakeregulationsonthefollowingmatters:(a)theforms,feesandregistersforthepurposesofthisAct;(b)therecordsofresidentsin,andthestaffof,ahome;(c)theobligationsanddutiesofalicensee;

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(d)therequirementsastothenumberandqualificationsofnursingandotherstaffinahome;(e)theapparatus,appliances,equipmentandinstrumentstobeprovidedandmaintainedinahome;(f)thefacilitiesandservicestobeprovidedinahome;(h)theminimumstandardsofaccommodation,sanitationandotheramenitiesinahome;(i)thecleanlinessandhygieneinahome;(j)thesafetyandwelfareofresidentsinahome;(k)themanagement,control,superintendenceandcareofahome;(l)thenotificationofeventsoccurringinahome;and(m)thegeneralconductofahome.Citation:SingaporesHomesfortheAgedAct,Regulation20Thelocalpeople'sgovernmentsshallproviderelieftotheelderlyinurbanareaswhoareunabletoworkandhavenosourcesofincomeorsupportersorwhosesupportersaretrulyunabletoprovidefororsupportthem.Citation:LawofthePeoplesRepublicofChinaonProtectionofRightsandInterestsoftheElderly,Art.26TheGovernmentwilldevelopprogrammesforgrantingpensionstheelderly.Citation:ProgrammeoftheIVConstitutionalGovernment[20072012]PresidencyoftheCouncilofMinisters,DemocraticRepublicofTimorLeste,Ch.IVWhentheelderlysufferfromillnesses,iftheythemselvesandtheirsupportersarereallyunabletopaytheirmedicalexpenses,thelocalpeople'sgovernmentsmayprovidethemwithappropriateaidandmayalsosolicithelpfromthecommunity.Citation:LawofthePeoplesRepublicofChinaonProtectionofRightsandInterestsoftheElderly,Art.26TheStateshalladoptappropriatepoliciesofcaringforthehealth,improvingthematerialandspirituallifeofelderlypeople,creatingconditionsforthemtoleadahealthy,cheerfulaswellasusefullife,andatthesametime,promotingtheirroleinthecauseofbuildinganddefendingtheFatherland.Citation:VietnamsOrdinanceonElderlyPeople,Ch.1,Art.4TheStateatalllevelsshallworkoutplansoncaringforelderlypeople;theyshallorganizeandmobilizesociety'scontributionsinordertocreateconditionstocarefor,andpromotetheroleof,elderlypeople.Citation:VietnamsOrdinanceonElderlyPeople,Ch.1,Art.5TheState,societyandfamilieshavetheresponsibilitytoeducateyounggenerationstoshowtheirgratitudetoandrespectforelderlypeople,andlookafterthem.Citation:VietnamsOrdinanceonElderlyPeople,Ch.1,Art.6Statemanagementoverelderrelatedworkincludesthefollowing:

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Promulgating,amending,supplementing,givingguidanceonandorganizingtheimplementationoflegaldocuments,regimesandpoliciestowardselderlypeople;Compilingstatisticsonelderlypeople;Mobilizing,managingandusingvariousresourcestoboostinvestmentindevelopingsocialwelfareservicesforthecareofelderlypeopleandthepromotionoftheirrole;Supportingactivitiesofelderlypeople'sassociations;Supervising,inspecting,settlingcomplaintsanddenunciationsabouttheimplementationoflegislationonelderlypeople;Handlingviolationsintheenforcementofthelegislationonelderlypeople;Establishinginternationalcooperativerelationsinthecareofelderlypeopleandthepromotionoftheirrole.Citation:VietnamsOrdinanceonElderlyPeople,Ch.1,Art.25TheStateandsocietyshalltakemeasurestocarryoutcultural,sportsandrecreationalactivitiesofamasscharacterthataresuitedtotheelderlyastoenrichtheirculturallife.Tomeettheneedsoftheelderly,thepeople'sgovernmentsatvariouslevelsshallprovideguidancetoenterprisesindeveloping,producinganddealinginthedailynecessitiesoftheelderly.Thelocalpeople'sgovernmentsatvariouslevelsmay,inlightofthelocalconditions,givetheelderlypreferentialtreatmentwhentheyvisitplacesofinterestandtakepublictransportfacilities.Citation:LawofthePeoplesRepublicofChinaonProtectionofRightsandInterestsoftheElderly,Art.32,34,36TheStateandlocalpublicbodiesshallprovidenecessaryassistance(inaccordancewiththeircircumstances,amongotherthings,andinadditionshallendeavor)tocomprehensivelyandeffectivelypromotemeasuresnecessarytosecureemploymentopportunitiesandotheropportunitiesofvarioussortsforworkforolderpersons,etc.inaccordancewiththeirdesiresandabilities,bytakingsuchmeasuresasimprovingsystemsforemploymentplacementandvocationaltraining,etc.necessaryforpromotingthereemploymentofolderpersons,etc.Citation:JapansActoftheStabilizationofEmploymentofOlderPersons,Art.5TheGovernmentshallprovideseniorcitizenswhohavethecapacityanddesiretowork,orbereemployed,withinformationandmatchingservicestoenablethemtobeproductivemembersofsociety.Termsofemploymentsshallconformwiththeprovisionsofthelaborcode,asamended,andotherlaws,rulesandregulations.Citation:(Philippines)AnActGrantingAdditionalBenefitsandPrivilegestoSeniorCitizensAmendingforthePurposeRepublicAct.No.7432,[otherwiseknownas]AnActtoMaximizetheContributionofSeniorCitizenstoNationalBuilding,GrantBenefitsandSpecialPrivilegesforOtherPersons,Sec.5Employersshallendeavortosecureemploymentopportunitiesfortheirolderemployeesinaccordancewiththeirdesiresandabilitiesbytakingmeasuresforthedevelopmentandimprovementofoccupationalability,improvementofworkingfacilitiesandotherconditions

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andassistanceinreemploymentfortheirolderemployees,etc.andthelike.Employersshallprovidetheassistancenecessaryforpreparingtheoccupationalplansoftheiremployeesintheperiodofolderagetoensurethattheycanenrichtheiroccupationallivesbyworkinginaccordancewiththeirdesiresandabilitiesintheperiodofolderage.Citation:JapansActoftheStabilizationofEmploymentofOlderPersons,Article4.1andArticle4.2Itisthereforethepurposeofthischaptertopromoteemploymentofolderpersonsbasedontheirabilityratherthanage;toprohibitarbitraryagediscriminationinemployment;tohelpemployersandworkersfindwaysofmeetingproblemsarisingfromtheimpactofageonemployment.Citation:TheUnitedStatesAgeDiscriminationinEmploymentActof1967,SEC.621.Section2(b)[Thelaw]aimstocontirbutetoemploymentstabilizationfortheagedanddevelopmentofnationaleconomybyassistingandpromotingemploymentoftheagedforthepositionsoftheirabilities.Stipulatesthatthegovernmentshallcarryoutanintegralpolicytoencourageemployersandpublicingeneraltounderstandtheimportanceofemployingtheagedpersonsandtostabilizeemploymentthereof;thatemployersshalltrytoprovidethemwithemploymentopportunityoftheirabilitiesbydevelopingandadvancingtheirabilitiesandbyimprovingfacilitiesandconditionsofworkingsites,anddelayingretiringage;andthattheMinisterofLaborshallcollectandsupplyinformationastoseekingandofferingjobsforthepurposeofpromotingemploymentfortheaged,andmaycarryoutprojectstoassistadministrativelyandfinanciallyemployersinmanagingtheagedemployees,suchas,counselingandadvising,andvocationaltraining,reformingfacilities,etc..Citation:SouthKoreanLaw4487ofDecember31,1991(EmploymentPromotionfortheAgedAct)TheGovernmentshallproviderespitecare.Respitecareprovidesreliefandsupporttotheprimarycaregiverofafrailordisabledadultandprovidesabreakforthecaregiverfromthecontinuousresponsibilitiesofcaregiving.Citation:IllinoisRespiteProgramAct,Sec.1.5TheGovernmentshallrequireentitiesthatprovideinhomeservicestopromotetherightsofeacholderindividualwhoreceivessuchservices.Citation:OlderAmericansAct,Sec.314TheGovernmentmayestablishordesignateapersonorbodytohaveresponsibility forelderabuse prevention and services. It shall be the duty of theGovernment, acting through thepersondesignatedtohaveresponsibilityforelderabusepreventionandservices:(A)todevelopobjectives,priorities,policy,andalongtermplanfor:

(i) facilitating the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of acoordinated,multidisciplinaryelderjusticesystem;

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(ii) providing Federal leadership to support State efforts in carrying out elder justiceprogramsandactivitiesrelatingto:

(I)elderabuseprevention,detection,treatment,intervention,andresponse;(II)trainingofindividualsregardingthemattersdescribedinsubclause(I);and(III)thedevelopmentofaStatecomprehensiveelderjusticesystem.

(iii) establishing Federal guidelines and disseminating best practices for uniform datacollectionandreportingbyStates;(iv) working with States, the Department of Justice, and other Federal entities toannually collect,maintain,anddisseminatedata relating toelderabuse,neglect,andexploitation,totheextentpracticable;(v) establishing an information clearinghouse to collect, maintain, and disseminateinformationconcerningbestpracticesand resources for training, technicalassistance,and other activities to assist States and communities to carry out evidencebasedprogramstopreventandaddresselderabuse,neglect,andexploitation;(vi)conductingresearchrelatedtoelderabuse,neglect,andexploitation;(vii)providing technicalassistance toStatesandothereligibleentities thatprovideorfundtheprovisionoftheservices;(viii)carryingoutastudy todetermine thenational incidenceandprevalenceofelderabuse,neglect,andexploitationinallsettings;and(ix) promoting collaborative efforts and diminishing duplicative efforts in thedevelopmentandcarryingoutofelder justiceprogramsattheFederal,Stateand locallevels;

and(B)toassistStatesandotherentitiesodevelopstrategicplanstobettercoordinateelderjusticeactivities,research,andtraining.Citation:OlderAmericansAct,Sec.701The government shall establish a department on aging. The Department shall have thefollowingpowersandduties:

Toevaluate allprograms, services, and facilities for the aged and forminority seniorcitizenswithin theStateanddetermine theextent towhichpresentpublicorprivateprograms,servicesandfacilitiesmeettheneedsoftheaged.

To function as the sole State agency to develop a comprehensive plan tomeet theneedsoftheState'sseniorcitizensandtheState'sminorityseniorcitizens.

ToreceiveanddisburseStateandfederalfunds

To provide consultation and assistance to communities, area agencies on aging, andgroupsdevelopinglocalservicesforseniorcitizensandminorityseniorcitizens.

To promote community education regarding the problems of senior citizens andminority seniorcitizens through institutes,publications, radio, televisionand the localpress.

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To cooperate with agencies of the federal government in studies and conferencesdesigned to examine theneedsof senior citizens andminority senior citizens and toprepareprogramsandfacilitiestomeetthoseneeds.

Tomakeandenforcerulesandregulationsnecessaryandpropertotheperformanceofitsduties.

To develop a training program to train the counselors related health care coverageplans.

Toestablishmultipurposeseniorcenters

to assist eligible nursing home residents and their families to select longterm careoptionsthatmeettheirneedsandreflecttheirpreferences.

Citation:IllinoisActonAging,Sec.4TheGovernmentshallestablishpunishmentsinaccordancetolawfor:Whoever insultstheelderly inpublicbyviolenceorothermeans,slandersthemormaltreatsthem,ifthecaseisnotserious.Thefamilymembersoftheelderlywhosteal,defraud,seize,extortordeliberatelydamagethepropertyoftheelderly.Citation:LawofthePeople'sRepublicofChinaonProtectionoftheRightsandInterestsoftheElderly,Article46,48StatePartiestothepresentChartershalltakethenecessarymeasurestoprotectthehealthoftheir people and to ensure that they receive medical attention when they are sickCitation:AfricanCharteronHumanandPeoplesRights

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