OBJECTIVE: To provide recommendations for family physicians on the detection,
assessment and management of abuse or mistreatment in patients over 65 years of age …

Elder mistreatment, whether abuse or neglect, can be classified as physical, psychological,
or financial/material. Several types of mistreatment may occur simultaneously. Abuse occurs …

Although elder abuse and neglect has oc¬ curred for centuries, it is the most recent form of
family violence to come to the at¬ tention ofmodern societies. Rigorous study of the problem …

Elder abuse and neglect are forms of family violence, a growing societal concern. Estimates
suggest that 500,000 to 1.5 million cases of abuse and neglect occur annually in this …

Abuse and neglect of the elderly is not a new phenomenom, however, it recently has
become recognized as a social problem throughout the United States. Much like child …

Elder mistreatment includes intentional or neglectful acts by a caregiver or trusted person
that harm a vulnerable older person. It can occur in a variety of settings. One out of 10 older …

With the growing problem of elder abuse, it is imperative that physicians become aware of
the warning signs of elder abuse. In addition, physicians must be knowledgeable in the …

Many older Americans are the victims of abuse and neglect. Elder abuse and neglect has
increasingly been recognized as a serious and complex problem with multiple …

Observes that legal definitions of elder abuse vary from state to state, although all recognize
the main categories of physical abuse, psychological abuse, material exploitation, and …

Until 1978, little or no information was published concerning domestic abuse or neglect of
older people in their homes by relatives or other caregivers. During 1978and 1980, six …