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?

    <p>A manager, a licensee or employee of a Home for Older Persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A fine of $25,000.00 and imprisonment for 2 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To protect and ensure the rights of older persons living in a Home</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide specialized healthcare for older persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To monitor and regulate Homes and care facilities for older persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To recognize the contributions and rights of older persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide financial support to older persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide transportation services for older persons and persons with disabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the Ageing policy?

    <p>To outline 12 priority areas of action for the well-being of older persons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>13.4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>30.1%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Inadequate institutional arrangements</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increased poverty and exclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To raise public awareness and sensitize the community about ageing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the elderly population?

    <p>They are more susceptible to poverty and exclusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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