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Regarding Elder Abuse/Neglect
Articles About Elder Abuse & Neglect
- A Hidden Crime (WashingtonPost.com – Jan. 27, 2008)
As though declining health, impending mortality and other challenges weren't hard enough, too often old age is also plagued by abuse, neglect and exploitation. - Dealing With the Growing Dilemma of Elder Abuse (Daily Tribune – 5/17/09)
Elder abuse has many faces – meet some people affected by this problem. - Frail Elderly Vulnerable to Abuse (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (1/4/09)
Even when a patient is in a care facility such as a nursing home or hospital, they still need a support network of family and friends, experts said. - Justice for All: Ending Elder Abuse, Neglect and Financial Exploitation
United States Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing – March 2, 2011 (includes link to video)
The committee hearing focused on elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. Among the witnesses providing testimony was Mickey Rooney, actor, elder abuse victim and advocate. - Prevent Elder Abuse by Staying in Touch (SignOn San Diego – 11/2/10)
Some studies are showing that most people who commit elder abuse have themselves been abused as children. The perpetuity of abuse does not lessen the horrendous impact this crime visits on the victim’s state of mind, physical well-being, and dignity. Older adults who are abused and neglected are three times more likely to die earlier than those who are not abused. Although statistics hide the personal degradation of abuse, it is important to understand the context so that we can lessen its cancerous growth in our community. - Stronger Protections Needed to Fight Elder Abuse (Oakland Press – 3/5/09)
There is no crime more heinous than one committed against a vulnerable, defenseless human being. - The Shame of Elder Abuse and the Silence of Washington (Huffington Post – 12/29/11)
As we close the holiday season, we are reminded that one sad reality, elder abuse, takes no holiday. In fact, recent studies show that abuse of older adults, especially financial abuse, increases dramatically during the holiday season. Today, more than one in ten older adults will be victims of some form of elder abuse, with a collective loss of almost $3 billion a year. Just before adjourning for the holiday, Congress passed a massive spending bill for the rest of this fiscal year. For the second year in a row, Congress failed to provide funding for the only comprehensive federal elder abuse prevention law — the Elder Justice Act. This is both shameful and shortsighted.
Publications About Elder Abuse & Neglect
Organizations and Services About Elder Abuse & Neglect
- Center for Elders and the Courts
Provides the nation's courts with resources, information, and training related to aging, probate issues, and elder abuse. - Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (University of Delaware – 2010)
The nation's largest computerized catalog of elder abuse literature. With over 6,000 entries, you can search CANE's database to obtain references pertaining to many aspects of elder abuse and neglect, and the conditions that impact elder mistreatment. - Elder Financial Protection Network (Be Wise Online)
Elder financial abuse is a crime. It involves the wrongful taking of money or property, whether through fraud, scams, predatory caretakers or family, or others. An estimated $2.6 billion is stolen annually from elders. You can learn to protect yourself and those you love. - Elder Abuse Foundation
This site is intended to educate people on the topic of nursing home abuse that has become one of the greatest law enforcement challenges of our time. - Illinois Department of Aging
The Elder Abuse and Neglect Program, under the authority of the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act (320 ILCS 20/1 et seq.), responds to reports of alleged abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of persons 60 years of age and older. The program provides investigation, intervention and follow-up services to victims. Reports increase each year, as the older population grows and awareness of elder abuse increases. - National Center on Elder Abuse
Directed by the U.S. Administration on Aging, it's commitment is to help national, state, and local partners in the field be fully prepared to ensure that older Americans will live with dignity, integrity, independence, and without abuse, neglect, and exploitation. - National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life
NCALL has been the nationally recognized leader on program development, policy and technical assistance and training that addresses the nexus between domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse/neglect. The Senior Alliance National Resource Directory provides contact information for programs and resources developed for survivors of abuse in later life. - National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
An association of researchers, practitioners, educators, and advocates dedicated to protecting the safety, security, and dignity of America's most vulnerable citizens. - Nursing Response to Elder Mistreatment Curriculum (Int'l Assn. of Forensic Nurses)
The goal of this course is to help nurses acquire essential knowledge and skills to appropriately respond to elder mistreatment. This course prepares nurses to integrate nursing and forensic sciences into the care of vulnerable older adults who have been mistreated or are at high risk for mistreatment by trusted others. - Senior Services
Responsible for facilitating and coordinating law-enforcement services provided to the senior-citizen community; developing and implementing training for district senior-services officers; and educating other members of the Department of services available to facilitate police assistance to the senior-citizen population and their families - The Elder Justice Coalition
A national advocacy voice supporting elder justice in America and seeking to increase public awareness of the tragedy of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation at the local, state, and national levels.
Resources: Websites & Blogs About Elder Abuse & Neglect
- A New Campaign to Address America's Silent Crisis: Elder Abuse (The Hub – 6/15/09)
Every year, an estimated five million older Americans are beaten, ignored or financially exploited, causing illness, suffering and premature death. Yet, elder abuse is not perceived as a national tragedy and collectively there is much silence around the issue. - Elder Abuse (HelpGuide.org)
Types, signs, symptoms, risk factors and prevention. - Elder Justice Act (ABA)
The ABA Commission on Law & Aging has added a new set of statutory analysis charts on its elder abuse web page, including "Penalties for Failing to Report Elder Abuse" and Penalties for Making a False Report of Abuse." Charts, information and links to many subjects related to elder abuse. - Fight Against Elder Abuse
The national aging network works tirelessly to ensure that older Americans remain independent, healthy, and safe in their homes and communities for as long as possible. - Honoring the Global Effort to End Elder Abuse (White House Blog – 6/15/10)
Today, we recommit ourselves to fighting elder abuse. To commemorate the 5th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, agencies and organizations across the country are encouraging individuals to recognize this underreported issue and raise awareness about the mistreatment of seniors.
