Abner, Carrie,
A Silent Crisis. Carrie Abner. - State News, 2005. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 53, Family, 1522-3213; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: A Silent Crisis, May 2005; pp. 8-11.
"For most seniors, the 'golden years' are an opportunity to relax, travel and enjoy time with family and friends. For too many Americans, however, these years turn into a nightmare of abuse, neglect and exploitation--often at the hands of people they know and trust. According to some estimates, as many as 5 million American seniors are victims of elder abuse each year. The National Center on Elder Abuse describes elder abuse as 'any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult.' While official definitions vary significantly from state to state, most experts agree that elder abuse can be broken down into the categories of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, financial exploitation, and neglect or abandonment." (STATE NEWS) This article discusses the growing problem of elder abuse and reports on what some state governments are doing to address the situation.
1522-3213;
Older people--Abuse of
Older people--Care
Older people--Crimes against
Older people--Home care
Older people--Institutional care
Older people--Services for
Older people--Statistics
AC1.S5
050
A Silent Crisis. Carrie Abner. - State News, 2005. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 53, Family, 1522-3213; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: A Silent Crisis, May 2005; pp. 8-11.
"For most seniors, the 'golden years' are an opportunity to relax, travel and enjoy time with family and friends. For too many Americans, however, these years turn into a nightmare of abuse, neglect and exploitation--often at the hands of people they know and trust. According to some estimates, as many as 5 million American seniors are victims of elder abuse each year. The National Center on Elder Abuse describes elder abuse as 'any knowing, intentional, or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult.' While official definitions vary significantly from state to state, most experts agree that elder abuse can be broken down into the categories of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, financial exploitation, and neglect or abandonment." (STATE NEWS) This article discusses the growing problem of elder abuse and reports on what some state governments are doing to address the situation.
1522-3213;
Older people--Abuse of
Older people--Care
Older people--Crimes against
Older people--Home care
Older people--Institutional care
Older people--Services for
Older people--Statistics
AC1.S5
050