Elder abuse: Signs to look for, action to take
Elder abuse occurs when someone - usually a family member - harms an older adult. Perhaps you suspect your elderly neighbor isn't caring for herself the way she needs to, but you aren't certain. Or maybe you wonder about some bruises you've seen ... [... more]
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Elder Rights & Resources
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, 2008. It serves as a call-to-action for individuals, organizations and communities to raise awareness about elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. Many local organizations have scheduled events on and ... [... more]
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Elder abuse: Signs to look for, action to take
Elder abuse occurs when someone - usually a family member - harms an older adult. Perhaps you suspect your elderly neighbor isn't caring for herself the way she needs to, but you aren't certain. Or maybe you wonder about some bruises you've seen ... [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
Substance abuse & elder abuse
Substance abuse has been identified as the most frequently cited risk factor associated with elder abuse and neglect. It may be the victim and/or the perpetrator who has the substance abuse problem. Substance abuse is believed to be a factor in ... [... more]
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Mental capacity, consent, & undue influence
Evaluating alleged elder abuse often involves determining what an older person understands or understood in the past. Inducing someone to sign a legal document or give a gift, for example, may constitute abuse if the person does not fully ... [... more]
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Autonomy & Self-determination
The issue of restitution is increasingly being discussed within the field of elder abuse and adult protective services as more cases of financial elder abuse are handled within the criminal justice system. Restitution is a mechanism through which ... [... more]
Prevent Elder Abuse |
The Role of Professionals
Professionals and concerned citizens play a critical role in stopping elder abuse and neglect. Learn more about the roles that members of the following groups play and the resources available to them. are the "front line" workers in elder abuse [... more]
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Elder Abuse and Neglect: In Search of Solutions
This 20 page brochure was produced by APAs Office on Aging. Written for consumers, but useful to anyone who wants to know more about elder abuse. Topics covered include: what are the different types of abuse and neglect and why abuse ... [... more]
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Where to Report
Where to Report Home > FAQ's > Nursing Home Abuse > Where to Report [... more]
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NCEA: Newsletter Archives
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