Elder
A Day in the Life of Adult Protective Services
The County Welfare Directors Association of California presents a detailed profile of abuse reports received and the situations to which APS social workers respond.
Abused Seniors Turn to Alameda Court for Help
The California Bar Journal describes the special elder abuse court session created by Alameda County Superior Court Judge Julie Conger.
Adult Protective Services Investigation Report
The Inspector General for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission documents a breakdown of APS services placing seniors at risk in this extensive 2004 report.
Alcohol and Elder Abuse Cases
Explores the relationship between substance abuse and elder abuse, co-dependency and special challenges to providing services.
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 holdings and can be searched.
Crimes Against Persons Age 65 or Older, 1992-1997
U.S. Department of Justice study of violence and property crimes against the elderly with a focus on trends, gender, race, income and victim-offender relationship.
Elder Abuse
From a social worker's point of view: types of Elder Abuse, causes and prevention.
Elder Abuse - California, East Bay
Prevention, information and resources guide. Offers warning signs of elder abuse and identifies mandatory reporters.
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.
Elder Abuse - Indiana, Clark County Prosecuting Attorney
Examines the causes of elder abuse. Includes applicable Indiana laws and Adult Protective Services information.
Elder Abuse - New York State and Monroe County
Examples and definition of elder abuse in New York State. Includes a resource directory and local hotlines.
Elder Abuse and Neglect
From Webster University, this site examines the problem of abuse and neglect as well as its potential causes. Gives suggestions for intervening and discusses self-neglect.
Elder Abuse and Neglect
This APA Office on Aging site describes the different types of abuse and neglect, why abuse occurs, warning signs, caregiver issues, cultural issues and reporting guidelines.
Elder Abuse Prevention - Administration on Aging Fact Sheet
Defines five types of elder abuse/neglect. Describes the role of the Administration on Aging; Includes 1996 statistics of elder abuse incidents.
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.
Elder Justice and Protection - Stopping the Abuse
U.S. Senate hearing of August 20, 2003 to examine the problem of elder abuse and issues related to prevention, reporting and prosecution.
Elder Mistreatment
The National Academy of Sciences offers this draft report on 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 format through the National Academies Press.
Elderly Parents Abandoned at Hospitals - Arab News Report
February 2005 report describing three neglect cases involving elderly Saudis.
eMedicine - Elder Abuse
Article by Laurel H Krouse,M.D. offering guidelines for emergency physicians.
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