The Caregiver Declaration on Prevention of Elder Abuse (CDPEA) also known as Gideon Caregivers’ Oath  is a commitment by caregivers to prevent elder abuse. It disavows and discredits the known causes of elder abuse. The declaration creates a sense of responsibility and accountability that ensures caregivers uphold specific ethical standards and provide the best care, to the fullest extent of their abilities and that, to all elders.

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This declaration is a call for action to caregivers to work towards the benefit of elders. It is a constant reminder to do no harm to elders. To ‘do no harm’ to elders means no psychological abuse, no financial abuse, no neglect, no physical abuse, and no sexual abuse.