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Community approaches to elder abuse.

Carmel B Dyer¹, Candace J Heisler, Carrie A Hill

¹Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 3601 N. MacGregor Way, Houston, TX 77004, USA. cdyer@bcm.tmc.edu

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine

|April 5, 2005

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Interdisciplinary collaboration and reporting suspected elder abuse or neglect to Adult Protective Service (APS) agencies are crucial. This ensures comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions for vulnerable elders.

Area of Science:

Geriatrics
Public Health
Social Work

Background:

Elder abuse and neglect present complex challenges for community-dwelling seniors.
Multidisciplinary professional collaboration is essential for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the collaborative approach for addressing elder abuse and neglect.
To highlight the role of Adult Protective Service (APS) agencies and interdisciplinary teams.

Main Methods:

Reporting suspected cases to APS agencies for service access.
Utilizing geriatric interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive assessments (medical, functional, social).
Collaborating with APS for intervention plan formulation.

Main Results:

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APS provides access to social, medical, and legal services for elders.
Geriatric teams offer thorough assessments to guide interventions.
Intervention plans are developed collaboratively with APS.

Conclusions:

Effective management of elder abuse and neglect requires a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach.
Legal system intervention may be necessary for severe cases.
Community resources like Area Agencies on Aging and shelters offer additional support.