A Study on Physicians Perspectives on Elder Abuse and Neglect

Elder abuse and neglect: what physicians can and should do.

Although reports of elder abuse to official agencies have been steadily increasing, physicians report only 2% of reported cases. Multiple barriers to reporting exist. This article reviews the terminology, epidemiology, and clinical signs associated with elder abuse in the community and offers practical strategies for intervention.

Elder abuse and neglect.

Elderly mistreatment is a hidden, and often ignored problem in society. In the general population many will have heard the phrase 'Granny Battering' but will know little more than that, other than perhaps some awareness of problems publicised in television programmes on Care Homes. The term 'Granny Battering' dates back to 1975 [1], so this is not a new phenomenon; but in the UK we have been sl...

Elder abuse and neglect assessment.

WHY: Elder abuse and neglect is a serious and prevalent problem that is estimated to affect 700,000 to 1.2 million older adults annually in this country. Only one in ten cases of elder abuse and neglect are reported and there is a serious underreporting by clinical professionals, likely due to the lack of appropriate screening instruments. Abuse, neglect, exploitation and abandonment are action...

Silent suffering: a case study of elder abuse and neglect.

Diagnostic and treatment guidelines on elder abuse and neglect.

It is estimated that between 1.5 and 2 million older adults experience abuse or neglect each year in the United States. Elder mistreatment may be physical, psychological, or financial, and it may be perpetrated by family members or by other informal or formal caregivers. Physicians are encouraged to play an active role in assessment, intervention, and prevention.