1. Older persons should have access to adequate food, water, shelter, clothing and health care through the provision of income, family and community support ...

The Union recognises and respects the rights of the elderly to lead a life of dignity and independence and to participate in social and cultural life.

The elderly have the right to be free of both physical and mental abuse. Physical abuse includes corporal punishment, as well as physical or chemical restraints ...

Such issues may include income security, housing, utilities, protective services, abuse, neglect and age discrimination.

The Policy envisaged State support to ensure financial and food security, health care, shelter and other needs of older persons; equitable share in development, ...

Older people have the right to make decisions, take risks or refuse supports and interventions as long as they have the cognitive capacity to make informed.

A UN Convention on the rights of older people is crucial if we want to ensure that as we grow older, our rights and well-being are protected and respected.

Elder rights are the rights of older adults who in various countries are not recognized as a constitutionally protected class, yet face discrimination ...

Protections of older people's human rights are often weak, and sometimes non-existent, which is why we need to campaign for new laws.

The elderly have the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of themselves, including access to affordable health care. Adequate ...