Social Policy Heritage of the UN and European Countries Related to Elderly Persons
Social Policy Heritage of the UN and European Countries Related to Elderly Persons

Summary/Abstract: In every developed social system, the prevention of discrimination and victimization of elderly persons is one of the most important indicators of the overall status and social position of this vulnerable social group. In the specific circumstances of the social environment, the social position of elderly persons is largely determined by their specific living circumstances, their status of unemployed (retired) persons, as well as by the fact that they may be perceived as an economical, emotional and social burden to the younger generations. Yet, it is a matter of fact that all active (currently employed) persons will eventually become part of the inactive (retired) population. Elderly persons have already given their contribution to society and social progress, which entitles them to expect assistance and protection from society during the “third” and “fourth” periods of their lives. If young persons have the power to make decisions and lead society, they also have the power to exert significant impact on the social position and quality of life of the elderly, and thus contribute to improving the quality of their own future. The issue of victimization of the elderly is usually associated with a high “dark number”.

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