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What's New in Elder Abuse Programming? Four Bright Ideas.
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Wolf, Rosalie S.; Pillemar, Karl – Gerontologist, 1994
Presents four "best practice models" that address problems faced by community agencies working with elder abuse cases: multidisciplinary case consultation team; senior advocate volunteer program; victim support group; and master's of social work degree specialization in adult protective services. Sees their relatively low cost, flexibility, and…
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Elder Abuse, Intervention, Models
A Model Abuse Prevention Program for Nursing Assistants.
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Pillemer, Karl; Hudson, Beth – Gerontologist, 1993
Describes development, implementation, and evaluation of a model abuse prevention curriculum designed for nursing assistants. Findings from the evaluation are presented that showed high satisfaction with the program and improvement on a number of indicators, including reduced conflict with and abuse of residents. (Author)
Descriptors: Elder Abuse, Models, Nurses Aides, Nursing Homes
A Community Response to Elder Abuse.
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Foelker, George A., Jr.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1990
Discusses how Dallas, Texas, Area Agency on Aging met requirement of 1987 amendments to Older Americans Act of 1965 that State Offices on Aging identify agencies involved in identifying and treating abused, neglected, and exploited elders and determine their need for services. Describes impact of Elder Abuse Task Force on state law, adult…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Community Programs, Elder Abuse, Individual Needs
Unresolved Childhood Sexual Abuse: Are Older Adults Affected?
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Allers, Christopher T.; And Others – Journal of Counseling and Development, 1992
Presents case studies and discussions regarding 3 observed characteristics of unresolved childhood sexual abuse in adult survivors over 65 years of age. Specifically, chronic depression, elder abuse, and misdiagnosis of residual abuse trauma as dementia or mental illness are compared to parallel issues identified by researchers working with…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Clinical Diagnosis, Depression (Psychology), Elder Abuse
The Prevention of Elder Abuse: An Educational Model.
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Gold, Deborah T.; Gwyther, Lisa P. – Family Relations, 1989
Notes that research on elder abuse highlights importance of communication and conflict resolution in families of older people, and that few prevention programs are available for use with community groups. Reviews literature on elder abuse and describes an educational curriculum designed to prevent abuse and neglect in families of the elderly.…
Descriptors: Community Education, Conflict Resolution, Coping, Elder Abuse
Preventing Elder Abuse: Identificaton of High Risk Factors Prior to Placement Decisions.
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Kosberg, Jordan I. – Gerontologist, 1988
Asserts that some elder abuse can be prevented by systematic assessment of the older person and the potential caregiver, as well as of the family constellation. Uses research findings to identify high-risk factors associated with elder abuse, factors that can be used to guide placement decisions. (Author/nB)
Descriptors: Caregivers, Clinical Diagnosis, Elder Abuse, Evaluation Criteria
Bibliotherapy: An Interactive Process in Counseling Older Persons.
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Hynes, Arleen M.; Wedl, Lois C. – Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 1990
Describes bibliotherapeutic process and techniques that mental health counselors can use to effect intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual growth in older persons. Envisions new opportunities for work with older persons who are chemically dependent, victims of abuse, or Alzheimer patients. Proposes research tool that observes participant's…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Alzheimers Disease, Bibliotherapy, Client Characteristics (Human Services)