Elder Abuse : Practice and Policy

Elder Abuse : Practice and Policy. Rachel Filinson

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Author: Rachel Filinson
Published Date: 31 Dec 1989
Publisher: Human Sciences Press,U.S.
Language: English
Format: Hardback::232 pages
ISBN10: 0898854156
Publication City/Country: New York, United States
Filename: elder-abuse-practice-and-policy.pdf
Dimension: 142.24x 213.36x 25.4mm::476.27g
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PART I: RESEARCH FOUNDATIONS: Introduction / Rachel Filinson -A critical examination of the definitional, methodological, and theoretical problems of elder abuse / Michael W. Galbraith -Implications of research on elder abuse perpetrators: rethinking current social policy and programming / Georgia J. Anetzberger -The perils of drawing policy Elder abuse is now recognized internationally as a social problem among the aging population. Intentional abuse, neglect, and exploitation among caregivers to frail and isolated elderly create serious risks across diverse formal and informal care settings. This field has expanded continuously since the early 1970s. Accurate prevalence and incidence rates have not been determined. This book provides a global comprehensive and systematic state-of-the review of this field that fills the gaps between research, practice, and policy. The book addresses the epidemiology of the issue and the global prevalence of elder abuse in both developed and developing countries, which synthesizes the most up-to-date data about risk factors and protective factors associated with elder Whether at home or in a nursing facility, the cause of elder abuse often stems from a caretaker’s inability to handle their duties. Therefore, a key part of elder abuse prevention involves carefully choosing and supporting caregivers. Elder abuse prevention also involves keeping elders in the best physical, mental, and social health possible. Elder abuse is a global public health and human rights problem. Evidence suggests that elder abuse is prevalent, predictable, costly, and sometimes fatal. This review will highlight the global epidemiology of elder abuse in terms of its prevalence, risk factors, and consequences in community populations. Some abuse is the willful act of cruelty inflicted a single individual upon an older person. In fact, a case study in Canada suggests that the high elder abuse statistics are from repeat offenders who, like in other forms of abuse, practice elder abuse for the schadenfreude associated with the act. The term elder includes persons who are at least 50 years of age and above, depending on which state law is being applied. Elder abuse is a serious public health problem affecting millions of older Americans each year. 4 As the aging population continues to increase, the number of affected persons is also likely to increase. Types of Elder Abuse: Elder abuse refers to any of several forms of maltreatment of an older person a caregiver, family member, spouse, or friend. Categories of elder abuse. There are three separate categories of elder abuse: Domestic elder abuseusually takes place in the older adult's home or In a recent report on elder abuse, the Australian Law Reform Commission stressed that elder abuse is ‘everybody’s responsibility – a responsibility not only to recognise elder abuse, but most importantly, to respond to it effectively’. 3 Multidisciplinary approaches are needed to … AGE ACTION NATIONAL ELDER ABUSE POLICY Page 4 of 20 2.1 Policy Context Following the publication of Abuse, Neglect and Mistreatment of Older People1 in 1998, the Working Group on Elder Abuse was formed. Its report entitled Protecting Our Future: The Working Group Report on Elder Abuse was published in 2002 2 and it contained a number of The scope of this guideline includes harms caused the main forms of abuse and neglect. These are physical abuse, emotional/psychological abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse/exploitation and neglect. This guideline also includes education and policy/organization/system recommendations that address resident-to-resident aggressive behaviour. to elder abuse and safeguard older peoples’ rights, dignity and independence. Services include a helpline, specialist legal services, short-term support and advocacy for individuals, and professional and community education. Seniors Rights Victoria also participates in elder abuse policy development and law reform, and works to Background. In December 2017, the Legal Aid NSW Board approved the Elder Abuse Strategy. Part of the Strategy was to conduct a comprehensive review of the client eligibility policies and address barriers to access to legal services for people who are experiencing, or at risk of, elder abuse. Elder abuse protocol: Guidelines for action This protocol has been developed to assist staff and professionals working with older people to identify and respond to elder abuse in Western Australia. The protocol contains general information about elder abuse, including definitions, types of abuse, examples, signs, and risk factors for abuse. Elder abuse, also called elder mistreatment or elder maltreatment, includes psychological, physical, and sexual abuse, neglect (caregiver neglect and self-neglect), and financial exploitation (National Research Council, 2003).Over the last few years, there have been significant national discussions on the topics of elder abuse. Elder Law: Practice, Policy, and Problems is a client-focused, teaching-oriented book. It integrates narrative with cases, statutes, regulatory materials, and commentaries to create a comprehensive, tightly organized teaching tool. Developing and adhering to national, state, and institutional elder abuse practice guidelines and protocols will ensure elder abuse isn't overlooked or misdiagnosed, and foster proactive interventions for those at risk for being abused, those at risk for becoming an abuser, and those who need protective services. 15, 19. Screening tools 24 Elder Abuse: Research, Practice and Policy is a useful resource for aging researchers, social services, general internists, family medicine physicians, social workers, nurses, and legal professionals interested in the issues of elder abuse. Contents

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