Aging in the 21st Century: Establishing a Uniform Protection of Elderly Persons in the United States through an International and Comparative Law Analysis

Authors

• Jessica Garcia-Brown, Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law

Abstract

The article argues that the elderly population lacks robust legal protections both internationally and domestically, with existing measures being fragmented and insufficient. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive federal legislation in the United States and a universal international convention to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The analysis highlights how current protections fail to provide uniform enforcement and often perpetuate harmful stereotypes by grouping the elderly with disabled individuals. The article advocates for dedicated legal frameworks to empower the elderly, dispel ageism, and ensure their rights are safeguarded globally.

Disciplines

Comparative and Foreign Law | Elder Law | Evidence | International Law | Law

Recommended Citation

Jessica Garcia-Brown, Aging in the 21st Century: Establishing a Uniform Protection of Elderly Persons in the United States through an International and Comparative Law Analysis, 4 Cardozo Int’l & Compar. L. Rev. 951 (2021).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/ciclr/vol4/iss3/5