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“In this blog post, I will take a closer look at the ways ageism creates a culture that not only tolerates and ignores elder abuse, but allows it to flourish. I’ll also discuss ways we can work towards a world that respects the dignity and safety of people across the lifespan, including some resources and action steps for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.”
“We connect LGBT older people who want to talk with friendly responders who are ready to listen.”
“Although I do not have control over the violent behavior of another, I do have a choice about how to respond and how to best get myself and my children, grandchildren, or other dependents to safety.”
“The narrative about the physical and mental decline associated with aging is deeply embedded in American culture. Institutional ageism may be defined as the laws, rules, social norms, policies, and practices of institutions that unfairly restrict opportunities and systematically disadvantage individuals because of their age.”
“During the workshop guest speakers will provide a general overview of elder abuse, its forms and how to report it, how to address financial exploitation, how to avoid scams and frauds carried out through the U.S. mailing system and the tools you need to protect yourself.”
Information is provided on the occurrence of abuse, isolation as a risk factor, issues affecting help seeking, and tips for working with LGBT elders.
This brief focuses on mandated reporting of abuse of older adults and adults with disabilities to Adult Protective Services (APS).
Of the existing literature, it is clear that institutional racism across the lifespan and correlates of economic deprivation, social injustice, and health disparities expose older African Americans to a greater risk of abuse…
This publication provides background information about Two-Spirited Elders, reviews the effects of colonization, discusses health care gaps and financial resources, and overviews connections…
This session presented by The National Center on Elder Abuse will showcase free available tools to combat elder exploitation, including mobile apps, databases, trainings, and guides. The EAGLE tool offers…
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