National Center on Elder Abuse

Website of the US Department of Health and Human Services

http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/NCEAroot/Main_Site/Index.aspx

Massachusetts elder abuse on rise

More of the state’s elderly are being abused or neglected, as economic stresses push family caregivers to the breaking point and the social service programs that once helped them are cut back.

http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2009/02/09/mass_elder_abuse_on_rise/

Local Effort to Prevent Elder Abuse Receives National Recognition

The Center for Elder Abuse Prevention (The Center), a crisis shelter for older adults operated by The Jewish Home for the Elderly, is receiving national recognition for its innovative approach to reach out to victims of elder abuse in the Greater Bridgeport community.

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/elder_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm

Elder Abuse – Types, Signs, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Prevention

Every year, tens of thousands of elderly Americans are abused in their own homes, in relatives’ homes, and even in  facilities responsible for their care. You may suspect that an elderly person you know is being harmed physically or emotionally by a neglectful or overwhelmed caregiver or being preyed upon financially. By learning the signs and symptoms of elder abuse and how to act on behalf of an elderly person who is being abused, you’ll not only be helping someone else but strengthening your own defenses against elder abuse in the future.

Alcohol and Senior Abuse Cases

The presence of alcohol problems is one of the most commonly listed risk indicators in abuse and neglect of older adults.

http://www.agingincanada.ca/Seniors%20Alcohol/1e6.htm

Elder Abuse Prevalence and Incidence

No one knows precisely how many older Americans are being abused, neglected, or exploited. While evidence accumulated to date suggests that many thousands have been harmed, there are no official national statistics. There are several reasons:

http://finance.senate.gov/hearings/testimony/061802chtest.pdf

Elder Abuse: Types, Signs, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Prevention

Every year, tens of thousands of elderly Americans are abused in their own homes, in relatives’ homes, and even in  facilities responsible for their care. You may suspect that an elderly person you know is being harmed physically or emotionally by a neglectful or overwhelmed caregiver or being preyed upon financially. By learning the signs and symptoms of elder abuse and how to act on behalf of an elderly person who is being abused, you’ll not only be helping someone else but strengthening your own defenses against elder abuse in the future.

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/elder_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm

Local Effort to Prevent Elder Abuse Receives National Recognition

The Center for Elder Abuse Prevention (The Center), a crisis shelter for older adults operated by The Jewish Home for the Elderly, is receiving national recognition for its innovative approach to reach out to victims of elder abuse in the Greater Bridgeport community.

http://www.jhe.org/about/news_081308_1.html

National Center on Elder Abuse

Website of the US Department of Health and Human Services

http://www.ncea.aoa.gov/NCEAroot/Main_Site/Index.aspx

Mass. elder abuse on rise

More of the state’s elderly are being abused or neglected, as economic stresses push family caregivers to the breaking point and the social service programs that once helped them are cut back.

http://www.boston.com/news/health/articles/2009/02/09/mass_elder_abuse_on_rise/