noun
silver harassment; abuse of elderly people
Wasei-eigo term referring to harassment or mistreatment of older adults, often in caregiving or workplace contexts. Compare with 高齢者虐待, which is a broader legal/social term for elder abuse.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from silver harassment
See also: 高齢者虐待
介護施設でのシルバーハラスメントが問題になっている。
Silver harassment in nursing homes has become a problem.
シルバーハラスメントは高齢者虐待の一種と見なされる。
Silver harassment is considered a form of elder abuse.