Social Inequalities and Care for Older Adults: An Ethical Perspective

Authors: Verdecia TMJ*, Escalona PE and Gomez LLA

DOI: 10.23880/abca-16000278

Volume 7, Issue 4

Abstract

Over the last four decades, the interest in investigating social inequalities has been striking; this issue has become one of the most important challenges facing humanity today. This article examines the intersections between social inequalities and care for older adults from an ethical perspective. Through a multidimensional analysis, aspects such as health, access to services, social inclusion and the impact of public policies on this relationship are addressed. The particularities observed today are discussed, as well as their expressions in family and community interactions, and recommendations are made to improve the care and comprehensive management of this relationship based on certain pertinent ethical principles.

Keywords: Social Inequalities; Older Adults; Care; Vulnerability; Dependency

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