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Article 11
Residentiai Care
States Parties shali:
4.
enact or review existing
legislation to ensure that residential care is
optional and affordable for Older Persons;
ensure that Older Persons in residential care facilities are provided with
care
that meets
the
National
Minimum
Standards
provided
that such
standards comply with regional and international Standards; and
ensure that Older Persons in palliative care receive adequate care and
pain management medication.
Article 12
Support for Older Persons Taking Care of Vulnerable Children
States Parties shall:
1:
adopt measures to ensure that indigent Older Persons who take care of
orphans and vulnerable children are provided with financial, material and
other support; and
ensure that when children are left in the care of Older Persons, any social
or other benefits designed for the children, are remitted to the Older
Persons.
Article 13
Protection of Older Persons with Disabilities
States Parties shall:
1.
adopt
legislation
and
other measures
Persons with disabilities;
to protect the
ensure that such legislation and measures
international standards; and
ensure
comply with regional
that Older Persons with disabilities have
devices and specialised care, which
communities.
rights of Older
access
and
to assistive
respond to their needs within their
Article 14
Protection of Older Persons in Conflict and Disaster Situations
States Parties shall:
A
ensure that, in situations of risk, including natural calamities, conflict
situations, during civil strife or wars, Older Persons shall be among those