Jun 7 2016
Elder Abuse: Prevalence, Prevention and Protection
A groundbreaking study based in New York estimated that 260,000 (1 in 13) older adults in the state of New York had been victims of at least one form of elder abuse in the preceding year. The New York State Elder Abuse Prevalence Study found that for every case known to programs and agencies, 24 were unknown. New York is not alone. Response and prevention strategies for elder and vulnerable adult abuse worldwide are varied. Elder abuse has multitude of negative impacts on both the micro and macro levels including physical, psychological, financial, social, hospitalizations & disability, medical, and others. It is projected that our elder population will double to 83 million by 2050. What can we do to prepare to protect this vulnerable population? Our show will discuss the issue of elder abuse, what is it, the types of abuse, what are the risk factors, who are the perpetrators and how each one of us has a responsibility to keep vulnerable elders safe from harm.