Elder

Elder Mistreatment: Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in an Aging America 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 forma… Elder Abuse - Illinois Elder Abuse - Illinois- From the University of Illinois, this site provides definitions, case studies, victim and abuser profiles. Includes local telephone numbers to report abuse. eMedicine - Elder Abuse eMedicine - Elder Abuse- Article by Monique I Sellas, MD and Laurel H Krouse,M.D. offering guidelines for emergency physicians. American Psychological Association - Elder Abuse and Neglect American Psychological Association - Elder Abuse and Neglect- This APA Office on Aging site describes the different types of abuse and neglect, why abuse occurs, warning signs, ca… Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE) Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE)- From the University of Delaware, this computerized collection of elder abuse resources and materials includes over 3,700 … Elder Abuse: Second Report of Session 2003-04 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. Nonfatal Physical Assaults Related Injuries in Seniors, 2001 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. Alcohol and Elder Abuse Cases Alcohol and Elder Abuse Cases- Explores the relationship between substance abuse and elder abuse, co-dependency and special challenges to providing services. Elder Mistreatment Elder Mistreatment- The National Academy of Sciences offers this draft report on elder mistreatment, abuse, neglect and exploitation in an aging America. Elder Abuse - Indiana, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney Elder Abuse - Indiana, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney- Examines the causes of elder abuse. Includes applicable Indiana laws and Adult Protective Services information. National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL)- Focuses on program development, policy, technical assistance and training addressing the nexus between domestic violence, se…