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Putting an end to elder abuse.

A A Axelband

    The New York State Dental Journal
    |October 1, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary

    Elderly Americans face maltreatment, a problem often overlooked by health professions. More attention and action are needed to protect vulnerable seniors from abuse.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Public Health
    • Social Work

    Background:

    • Child abuse prevention is a focus for health professions.
    • Elder abuse represents a significant, yet underaddressed, societal issue.
    • A parallel to child maltreatment exists in the elderly population.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the issue of elder maltreatment.
    • To urge health professions to address elder abuse.
    • To advocate for increased support and intervention for mistreated seniors.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on elder abuse and neglect.
    • Analysis of current health profession practices regarding elder maltreatment.
    • Comparative study of child abuse and elder abuse response.

    Main Results:

    • Elder maltreatment is prevalent among Americans.
    • Current efforts to combat elder abuse are insufficient.
    • Health professions are not adequately addressing elder abuse.

    Conclusions:

    • Elder abuse requires the same level of attention as child abuse.
    • Increased awareness and proactive measures are crucial for protecting the elderly.
    • Intervention strategies must be developed and implemented to support maltreated seniors.

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