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Becoming an advocate for the elderly

M Hoepfer

    Pennsylvania Medicine
    |November 1, 1995
    PubMed
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    Elder abuse, particularly passive neglect, affects up to 5% of older adults. Physicians need enhanced education on recognizing and addressing this prevalent form of mistreatment in geriatric patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatrics
    • Public Health
    • Medical Ethics

    Background:

    • Elder abuse is a significant public health concern, with up to 5% of older adults experiencing abuse.
    • Passive neglect is identified as a particularly widespread form of elder mistreatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight passive neglect as a prevalent form of elder abuse.
    • To advocate for increased physician education on identifying and managing elder abuse, specifically passive neglect.

    Main Methods:

    • Expert opinion and discussion by a medical director specializing in aging.
    • Review of reported statistics on elder abuse prevalence.

    Main Results:

    • Passive neglect is considered the most common type of abuse among older adults.

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  • There is a noted deficiency in physician education regarding elder abuse detection and intervention.

    • Conclusions:

    • Physicians require improved training to effectively address passive neglect and other forms of elder abuse.
    • Raising awareness among healthcare providers is crucial for protecting vulnerable older populations.