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Elder abuse and neglect: an overview.

Martin J Gorbien1, Amy R Eisenstein

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, 710 S. Paulina Street, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. mgorbien@rush.edu

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|April 5, 2005
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The growing elderly population, especially those over 85, faces increased risks of abuse and neglect. Healthcare professionals must recognize, treat, and prevent elder mistreatment.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Social Welfare

Background:

  • The American elderly population is rapidly expanding, with individuals over 85 being the fastest-growing segment.
  • This demographic shift presents significant challenges for healthcare, social welfare, justice, and economic systems.
  • A substantial number of older adults are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, or self-neglect.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the implications of the growing elderly population on the healthcare system.
  • To raise awareness about the risks of elder mistreatment within the context of domestic violence.
  • To emphasize the need for healthcare professionals to be knowledgeable about elder abuse and neglect.

Main Methods:

  • Review of demographic trends in the elderly population.

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  • Analysis of the relationship between population aging and vulnerability to mistreatment.
  • Discussion of the role of healthcare professionals in addressing elder abuse.

    • Main Results:

    • Over 45 million Americans are over 60, with 3 million over 85.
    • The fastest-growing segment of the elderly population (over 85) is at high risk for mistreatment.
    • Elder mistreatment requires understanding within the broader framework of domestic violence.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare professionals must be educated on recognizing, treating, and preventing elder abuse and neglect.
    • Awareness of elder mistreatment is crucial due to demographic trends.
    • Addressing elder mistreatment is a critical public health and social welfare issue.