Trinidad and Tobago Senior Care Policies

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What is the maximum fine for an indictable offence of abusing an older person in a Home?

$50,000.00 (correct)
$75,000.00
$25,000.00
$30,000.00

According to the Constitution, what rights are accorded to the elderly populace of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago?

Right to employment and social security
Right to education and healthcare
Right to vote and freedom of speech
Right to liberty, life, equality of treatment and enjoyment of property (correct)

What is the maximum amount of financial assistance provided by the home improvement grant programme?

TT$20,000.00
TT$15,000.00 (correct)
TT$10,000.00
TT$25,000.00

Who is guilty of the offence of abuse if they willfully assault, ill-treat, neglect, or expose an older person to be assaulted, ill-treated or neglected?

A manager, a licensee or employee of a Home for Older Persons (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the summary offence punishment for abusing an older person in a Home?

A fine of $25,000.00 and imprisonment for 2 years (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Homes for Older Persons Act and Regulations?

To protect and ensure the rights of older persons living in a Home (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of establishing Age-friendly health centres?

To provide specialized healthcare for older persons (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Inspectorate established in the Department of Ageing?

To monitor and regulate Homes and care facilities for older persons (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the International Day of Older Persons?

To recognize the contributions and rights of older persons (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the National Insurance contributory pension scheme?

To provide financial support to older persons (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Elderly and Differently-abled Mobile (ELDAMO) Shuttle?

To provide transportation services for older persons and persons with disabilities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Ageing policy?

To outline 12 priority areas of action for the well-being of older persons (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the total population in Trinidad and Tobago are older persons, according to the 2011 statistics?

13.4% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected percentage of the elderly population in Trinidad and Tobago by 2050?

30.1% (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary challenge posed by the increasing number of older persons in Trinidad and Tobago?

Inadequate institutional arrangements (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major consequence of negative stereotyping of older persons?

Increased poverty and exclusion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Division of Ageing established in 2003?

To raise public awareness and sensitize the community about ageing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the elderly population?

They are more susceptible to poverty and exclusion (B) Signup and view all the answers