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This 7 page paper discusses elder abuse, what it is, the types of abuse and neglect. The author also reports data regarding the incidence of elder abuse in the U.S., the states that have the highest and lowest counts of reports and investigations. Demographics in terms of average age, gender and race most often abused. Theories about why persons abuse or neglect elders are discussed. Efforts for preventing abuse and neglect of this vulnerable population are reported. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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states: "Elder abuse is the mistreatment of the elderly by someone else as opposed to self-neglect which is often a result of mental deterioration or other disabilities. It may consist
of passive neglect, psychological abuse, financial abuse, active neglect or physical abuse" (2004). Each state and the District of Columbia has its own laws against elder abuse (Editors, 2004; Bergeron
and Gray, 2003). The age that defines "elder" differs with some states: in California, Maryland, and Nebraska, the age is set at 65, in Alabama, the age is 55;
and in all other states and D.C., the age is 60 (Editors, 2004). These ages are applicable to those living in a private residence and who are considered to be
dependent, unable to care for themselves (Editors, 2004). In 1987, the issue of elder abuse, exploitation and neglect was specified in the 1987 Amendments to the Older Americans Act Even
so, laws forbidding elder abuse are adopted in each state (Tennessee Victims of Crime State Coordinating Council, 2002). Jogerst et al commented that elder abuse is a "significant social
and public health problem" (2003, p. 2131) and because of this, by 1993, every state had passed legislation related to elder abuse in both domestic environments, i.e., private residences, and
in institutions, i.e., nursing homes (Jogerst et al, 2003). However, these authors go on to say that "State laws related to elder abuse are extremely diverse, containing multiple sections regarding,
for example, who is protected, who must report, definitions of reportable behavior, requirements for investigation of reports, penalties, and guardianship" (Jogerst et al, 2003, p. 2131). There is an increase
also in the numbers of cases of elderly abuse reported in nursing homes (National Center on Elder Abuse, 2004). there are "17,000 nursing homes in the United States that currently
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