A Comprehensive Approach to Elder Abuse


 

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Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s): Maxine Lithwick

Research Area: Health; Social conditions

Keywords: Elderly; Violence; Social Services

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

This article describes a comprehensive approach to the problem of elder abuse that encompasses prevention, identification, and intervention. Its goal is to preserve elderly clients in their natural surroundings whenever possible. The project's screening and assessment tools, as well as staff training, equip social workers with the tools needed to detect and handle abusive situations.