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Peer reviewedNelson, H. Wayne; And Others – Gerontologist, 1995
Assessed the relationship between the presence of Oregon volunteer long-term care ombudsmen and externally handled abuse complaints, survey reports, and regulatory sanctions. Found presence of ombudsmen was related to increased abuse reporting and abuse complaint substantiation, more survey deficiencies, and higher sanction activity. (JBJ)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Elder Abuse, Long Term Care, Nursing Homes
Download full textKentucky State Dept. for Social Services, Frankfort. – 1994
The goal for this project was to recognize the volunteers at the beginning of the project and to focus on a program to increase the utilization of volunteers in essential service delivery to at-risk persons in the Big Sandy region of eastern Kentucky. A diverse committee made up of business, education, civil leaders, service providers, and…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Elder Abuse, Low Income Groups, Older Adults
