A quiet crisis is developing behind closed doors in families, care facilities, and communities as the world's population ages. Millions of elderly people experience abuse, neglect, exploitation, and isolation-often at the hands of those responsible for their care. However, a large portion of this pain is still hidden, misinterpreted, or disregarded.
A fascinating and enlightening analysis of one of the most pressing social and public health issues of our day may be found in The Twilight Covenant. Harmony Royce explores the structures, relationships, and vulnerabilities that permit abuse to continue while exposing the complicated reality of ageing and abandonment through research, real-world dynamics, and expert analysis.
This compelling book will reveal to readers: