ERIC Number: EJ968289
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Publication Date: 2005
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Elder Abuse and Neglect: Considerations for Mental Health Practitioners
Thompson, Heather; Priest, Ronnie
ADULTSPAN Journal, v4 n2 p116-128 Fall 2005
Elder abuse and neglect are prevalent throughout the U.S. and are often unrecognized and untreated. It is projected that by the year 2030, the number of older adults (age 60 and older) will double, thereby increasing the likelihood that mental health practitioners will encounter instances of elder abuse and neglect. The authors address the symptoms, risk factors, consequences, current laws, interventions, and relevant prevention strategies related to these issues.
Descriptors: Elder Abuse, Prevention, Mental Health, Older Adults, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), At Risk Persons, Legislation, Intervention
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Language: English
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