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Elder
Abuse and Neglect - This APA Office on Aging
site describes the different types of abuse and neglect, why abuse
occurs, warning signs, caregiver issues, cultural issues and reporting
guidelines.
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Elder Abuse and Neglect - From Webster
University, this site examines the problem of abuse and neglect as well
as its potential causes. Gives suggestions for intervening and discusses
self-neglect.
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Elder Abuse: Second Report of Session 2003-04
- House of Commons Health Committee comprehensive study of elder abuse,
a hidden and often ignored problem in British society. [PDF]
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Elder Justice and Protection - Stopping the Abuse
- U.S. Senate hearing of August 20, 2003 to examine the problem of elder
abuse and issues related to prevention, reporting and prosecution.
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Elder
Mistreatment - The National Academy of
Sciences offers this draft report on elder mistreatment, abuse, neglect
and exploitation in an aging America.
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Elder Mistreatment: Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in
an Aging America - The Committee on National
Statistics offers this 2002 comprehensive study of the issue in open
book format through the National Academies Press.
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Elderly Parents Abandoned at Hospitals - Arab News Report
- February 2005 report describing three neglect cases involving elderly
Saudis.
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eMedicine - Elder Abuse - Article by Laurel H
Krouse,M.D. offering guidelines for emergency physicians.
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First Response to Elderly Victims of Crime 2001
- From the U.S. Department of Justice, guidelines for law enforcement
officers responding to elderly victims of crime.
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Lawmakers Fail on Oversight Legislation - Newsday.com
Report - Comprehensive investigation on the
lack of regulation over assisted living facilities in New York State,
from staff reporter Lauren Terrazzano.
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National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA)
- US non-profit association to share information and improve quality of
services for victims of elder and vulnerable adult abuse. Includes
training and conferences information.
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National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
- Offers fact sheets, reporting numbers, news, a list of NCEA
publications, bibliographies, statistics and resources.
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National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL)
- Focuses on program development, policy, technical assistance and
training addressing the nexus between domestic violence, sexual assault
and elder abuse.
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NDAA Policy Positions on Elder Abuse, Neglect and
Financial Exploitation - The National District
Attorneys Association studies the magnitude of the problem and reviews
best practices. [PDF]
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Nonfatal Physical Assaults Related Injuries in Seniors,
2001 - Center for Disease Control study among
persons aged 60 and above, treated in U.S. hospital emergency
departments.
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OakNet - Older Adult Knowledge Network -
Describes different types of abuse in non-institutional settings and how
Canadian law protects elders. Includes case stories written from the
seniors' perspective.
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Prevention of Elder Abuse - The World Health
Organization explains its global response to the problem. Includes the
Toronto Declaration and focus group reports from eight countries.
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Prosecutor's Brief - The
California District Attorney Association offers a comprehensive series
of articles on the challenges of elder abuse prosecution. [PDF]
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SafeState: California Elder Abuse Media Campaign
- California Attorney General resource providing information on
prevention, community forums, news release and television spots.
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Saving our Seniors - Preventing Elder Abuse, Neglect and
Exploitation - United States Senate hearing of
June 14, 2001 before the Special Committee on Aging.
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State of Oregon Governor's Elder Abuse Task Force
- This public safety review team issued its final report in October 2004
and gives comprehensive recommendations to protect vulnerable adults in
the state. [PDF]
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UI Study Shows How State Laws Affect Elder Abuse
Documentation - University of Iowa research
finds that relevant US laws vary greatly and impact the level of
reporting across the states.
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U.S. Senate Elder Justice Hearings - June 18, 2002
- The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance makes available the full
statement of Members and witnesses on protecting seniors from abuse and
neglect.
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WordBridges - Elder Abuse -
Archive of articles focusing on training, research, policy,
interventions and culture to assist professionals working with at-risk
elders and adults with disabilities.
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