People responsible for elder abuse tend to hold a position of trust and power over the person who is abused. And this person may be very familiar with the vulnerabilities of the older adult. And just like with other forms of abuse, many older adults who experience elder abuse don't report...
Elder abuseHealth care settingRisk factorsCaregiversJames S. PowersClinics in Geriatric MedicinePowers JS. Common presentations of elder abuse in health care settings. Clin Geriatr Med [Internet]. 2014[cited 2017 Mar 20];30:729-41. Available from: http://www.geriatric.theclinics.com/article/S...
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Financial fraud is one of the fastest growing forms of elder abuse, and costs Americans more than $2.6 billion per year. About 20% of Americans 65 or older have been victims of financial fraud. Senior citizens own more wealth than other potential targets, and have accumulated wealth through ...
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Although nursing home negligence may not seem as aggressive as other forms ofnursing home abuse, it can be just as harmful to the physical and mental health of vulnerable residents. Thankfully, victims of nursing home neglect can take legal action. The Nursing Home Abuse Center partners with ex...
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non-traditional employment forms—such as part-time, temporary, and gig economy jobs—have become increasingly common. While these roles provide flexibility, they also bring job instability and income insecurity for many workers. Youth and low-skilled workers are particularly affected, as they are mo...
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How Common Is Elder Abuse? Too Common, Study SaysA new study aims to stop abuse of the elderly before it happensby surveying caregivers for...Schouten, Lucy