GERON (11/24–12/07)
SENIOR CITIZENS
• Philippines resident
• >60 years old
• Applicable to Filipinos with dual citizenship (at least 6 months resident)
RIGHTS OF OLDER ADULTS (Tabloski)
Right to…
• Reside their home as long as possible
• Needs and limitations
• Special and appropriate care
• Immediate aid in the event of disaster and emergencies
• Live in safe and adaptable environment (to personal preferences and changing capacity)
• Opportunities for work or access other income generating opportunities
• Remain integrated to safety
• Organize
• Pursue opportunities for the development of full potentials
• Freedom from exploitation and physical/mental abuse
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Receive individualized care
Be free from abuse, neglect and discrimination
Be free from chemical and physical restraints
Have privacy
Control their funds
Be involved in decision making
Raise grievances and make complaints
Vote
File lawsuits
Practice religion
Marry
Participate in facilities and family activities
Have freedom to leave the facility
Make a will and dispose of property
Enter into contracts
1. Establishment of national federation of senior citizens of the Philippines
2. Devolution of total family approach
3. SEA family enterprise
◦ Self-Employment Assistance - Kaunlaran (SEA-K)
◦ RA 5416 - Social welfare act of 1968
4. Community service to the elderly through some NGO
5. Establishment of homes for the aged
6. Passage of RA 9257 - Establishment for seniors’ affairs in cities/municipalities