El abandono del adulto mayor dentro de su entorno familiar

Abstract

The following monograph nourishes from different theoretical and statistic arguments, the same that should be not considered definitive; however, it has tried to provide an argumentative criterion based on theories and critiques. In this society, where it is evidenced an increment in competitiveness and dehumanization, the abandonment of elder people in their family environment, constitutes a serious social problem. As a methodology for the investigation, the deductive method was applied that, through general conclusions, arrived at particular ideas, this will focus in an analytical way such as in the factor and in the consequences of the abandonment, it will also focus in the social work in the pro elder. Elder citizens will be analyzed consequently; including the ones related to the person such as: age, physical and emotional dependence, gender or the health condition. Also it is taken into account the factors related to the family environment, that is: economic problems, surplus of emotional and physical load, lack of knowledge from the person in charge, deficient family relationships, and place of residence, among others. Finally, based upon elder rights established in the Constitution, which determine the elder citizens must receive specialized attention priority, therefore the estate ought to regulate and take measures such as build specialized centers, develop programs aiming to promote personal autonomy, protection against violence, etc.