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Abstract
Elder abuse is still under-reported and under-recognized in many cases. This chapter discusses definitions of elder abuse and key issues related to this serious problem including barriers that prevent vulnerable older people seeking help. This chapter also examines the role of health professionals in early identification and management of elder abuse. It explores some of the indicators of elder abuse that can help non-clinicians identify older people at risk of harm. This chapter also describes the current procedure for management of elder abuse in England and some other countries and covers some information about laws relevant to elder abuse. Support services and non-governmental organizations are an important resource for helping victims of elder abuse and their role is described briefly in this chapter.
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Title: Elder abuse
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Abstract
Elder abuse is still under-reported and under-recognized in many cases.
This chapter discusses definitions of elder abuse and key issues related to this serious problem including barriers that prevent vulnerable older people seeking help.
This chapter also examines the role of health professionals in early identification and management of elder abuse.
It explores some of the indicators of elder abuse that can help non-clinicians identify older people at risk of harm.
This chapter also describes the current procedure for management of elder abuse in England and some other countries and covers some information about laws relevant to elder abuse.
Support services and non-governmental organizations are an important resource for helping victims of elder abuse and their role is described briefly in this chapter.
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