Elder Abuse
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Elder abuse is doing something or failing to do something that results in harm to an elderly person or puts a helpless older person at risk of harm. This includes
- Physical, sexual and emotional abuse
- Neglecting or deserting an older person you are responsible for
- Taking or misusing an elderly person's money or property
Elder abuse can happen within the family. It can also happen in settings such as hospitals or nursing homes or in the community. Elder abuse is a serious problem in this country. All 50 states have laws against elder abuse. The laws differ, but all states have systems for reporting suspected abuse.
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Elder Abuse: A Secret, Mercenary Crime
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Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:32 am By:
Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library
Elders who are victim to abuse, self inflicted or other, have triple the mortality of those never reported as abused. http://bit.ly/9WlpPq
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Elder Abuse, Neglect Make Early Death Far More Likely
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The Ontario Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, ONPEA - Head Office Toronto
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Spotlight on Elder Abuse: Are Rest Home Residents Really Safe? (NEW ZEALAND)
elder-abuse-spotlight.blogspot.com — “This site is dedicated to victims of elder abuse and their families. "Elder Abuse is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring in any relationship where there is an expectation of trust that causes harm or distress to an older person”. (WHO)” View full resource at elder-abuse-spotlight.blogspot.com
Most Recently Shared on December 18, 2009 at 5:04 pm By:
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What Is Elder Abuse? : Jonathan Rosenfeld's Nursing Homes Abuse Blog
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