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Peer reviewedFoelker, 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
Peer reviewedKosberg, 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
