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Download full textFulmer, Terry; Wetle, Terrie – 1985
The fact that many states have passed elder abuse reporting laws has left care providers with a dilemma. If suspected abuse is reported, the relationship between caregiver and patient may change and the family's difficulties may increase. Indicators of abuse are not easy to differentiate from health problems, especially in the frail elderly. An…
Descriptors: Compliance (Legal), Elder Abuse, Identification, Older Adults
Humphreys, Janice; And Others – 1983
Elder abuse has received attention among professionals only recently; consequently, guidelines for identification and intervention strategies for the professional in the clinical setting remain speculative and untested. Because the problem of family violence is multidimensional, no professional can be expected to meet the needs of every member of…
Descriptors: Elder Abuse, Family Counseling, Identification, Interdisciplinary Approach
Hwalek, Melanie A.; Sengstock, Mary C. – 1985
Recently more attention has been focused on elder abuse, with laws enacted requiring reporting of this crime. Since service providers often do not recognize elder abuse, a validated screening tool for elder abuse is needed. A screening tool called the Hwalek-Sengstock Elder Abuse Screening Protocol has been developed and is currently being…
Descriptors: Elder Abuse, Financial Problems, High Risk Persons, Identification
