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Women's Healthcare Guidelines

dennis — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:21:44 +0000

http://healthlibrary.brighamandwomens.org/Search/85,P01506

National Center on Elder Abuse

dennis — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:24:33 +0000

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

dennis — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:21:18 +0000

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

dennis — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:17:48 +0000

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

dennis — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:14:16 +0000

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

dennis — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:06:48 +0000

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

How We Age – PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL ISSUES

dennis — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:13:06 +0000

For young people, time seems to have no end. But, as time passes we suddenly realize that the number of remaining years is limited. The realization that we are growing old can be traumatic. Our ideas about and attitudes toward aging are very important in how well we cope with and enjoy the passing years.

http://www.healthinaging.org/agingintheknow/chapters_ch_trial.asp?ch=3

On ‘The Biggest Loser,’ Health Can Take Back Seat

dennis — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:57:10 +0000

The series also highlights the difference between the pursuit of engaging television and the sometimes frenzied efforts of contestants to win, perhaps at the risk of their own health.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/25/business/media/25loser.html?_r=1&emc=eta1

Elder Abuse Prevalence and Incidence

dennis — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:22:49 +0000

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

dennis — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:19:59 +0000

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