
台灣老人保護通報案件年年增加,專家指出高齡化與少子女化導致家庭照顧壓力上升,精神虐待為主要類型,建議家屬善用長照及社區資源、長輩體諒家人,並透過預防措施減少衝突與虐待事件。
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台灣面臨高齡化與少子女化雙重衝擊,家庭人口數下降導致照顧壓力上升,老人保護通報案件年年增加,其中精神虐待案例佔多數,施虐者多為家人。
老人保護通報案件年年增加,學者及專家表示,台灣面臨高齡化、少子女化夾擊,家庭人口數下降,照顧壓力上升,導致老人虐待事件頻傳,建議家屬要懂得善用長照及社區支持的資源,尋求協助,而長輩也要體諒家人辛苦,而不是苛責照顧者。
靜宜大學社會工作與兒童少年福利學系兼任副教授王秀燕表示,老人保護案件有疏於照顧跟精神虐待、肢體暴力及經濟虐待,其中精神虐待案例佔多數,施虐者家人最多,因素在於相處問題。
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王秀燕表示,人口老化已無法避免,家人與長輩共處,甚至還有老人照顧老人,不同世代、不同背景,很容易產生衝突,建議子女們要善用公部門提供長照及社區如社區關懷據點所提供的資源,另一方面,長輩也要多體諒家屬在外工作的壓力,行動便利者,應多走入社區,參加活動,將重心轉移,減少與家人衝突且有益身心健康。
她提出預防高齡者受虐五點措施,首先善用長照服務與喘息服務資源;其次加強對高齡階段身、心、社會層面認識以及正確的失智症或高齡者照顧知識;第三就是避免長輩社會孤立,鼓勵參與據點活動;第四就是勇於求助與通報,切勿隱忍,最後就是加強社會對老人權益的宣導。
曉明基金會副執行長施郁榛也建議家屬善用長照制度,請居服員協助照顧長者,因為目前職場工作壓力,已讓年輕人力不從心,便疏忽長輩需求。
台中市社會局長廖靜芝表示,社會局有防暴規劃師,由里鄰長、志工、社區管委會擔任,防暴規劃師及民間的關懷訪視員會定期關懷長輩,且向長輩們宣傳,若遭不當對待要通報,不要隱忍。
衛福部保護司長郭彩榕也提到,若家庭同時存在其他風險因素,社工會引入長照、家照、心衛資源,減輕家庭負擔,但也呼籲長者,面對親情與暴力的困境,及早透過財務信託、意定監護等財務管理等方式預防,同時建立家庭公開討論文化、積極參與社區活動,確保代間溝通順暢,也避免遭到孤立。
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
未來一年內,老人保護通報案件將繼續增加,但成長幅度可能因長照資源擴充而放緩
Likely · Within months
社區關懷據點的長輩參與活動將在未來六個月內提升,若持續推動體諒文化與活動多元化
Possible · Within months

On the occasion of the 30th World Arthritis Day, Xian Siping, chief physician of the Second Department of Orthopedics, Chengdu University Affiliated Hospital, pointed out that joint injuries are trending younger and younger, and long-term sitting and standing, irregular postures and unscientific exercises are the main reasons. He corrected the misunderstanding of calcium supplementation to protect joints, and proposed scientific joint protection methods to reduce wear and strengthen muscle strength.

It has been more than a week since Darya Shipilova, a 28-year-old Russian plague researcher, died of unexplained pneumonia in the Irkutsk region. The Russian authorities have not announced the cause of death or confirmed whether she was infected with Yersinia pestis. Although thousands of tests on her body and contacts found no dangerous pathogens, the WHO is working hard to identify the causative factors. The incident has triggered international attention on the lack of safety and trust in laboratories, especially in the context of the failure to trace the origin of the new coronavirus and Russia's accusation that Russia may be engaged in biological weapons research.

AI weight management tools are popular among professionals. They help users lose weight by taking photos to identify food calories, checking in and following exercises, and customizing recipes using big data. However, experts point out that its suggestions lack personalization, cannot sense physical status, and pose health risks. They emphasize that AI is only an auxiliary tool and cannot replace a doctor's diagnosis.

Patrick Bergstedt, Global Vice President of Moderna, believes that the "Healthy Taiwan" policy promoted by President Lai Ching-te after taking office shows that the Taiwanese government has a strong political determination to attach importance to medical and health safety. Coupled with the existing CDC, medical and academic systems, Taiwan has the conditions to successfully respond to future pandemics. He also emphasized that epidemic prevention requires the establishment of a complete ecosystem rather than relying solely on vaccines.

The British medical journal "The Lancet" released a public health risk assessment for the next 75 years, listing 17 major threats. Among them, the malicious use of artificial intelligence and nuclear conflict are regarded as the most serious extinction risks. The report calls on leaders of all countries to take early action to strengthen health systems and invest in scientific and technological innovation.

The WHO said it has found no evidence of ongoing transmission after a Russian laboratory worker died of pneumonia. The authorities have tested the contacts and the results were all negative. The cause of death has not been confirmed and WHO has called for continued investigation.