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Strayer,Devery,Harvard University
Mar-1995 - Mar-2002
Manager Planning
WalMart
Mar-2001 - Feb-2009
Elder Abuse
Assistant Professor Cindy Gross
Professor Margaret Huang- Saddleback College Elder abuse Definition of abuse varies debending
on different countries, ethnic groups
and cultures Broadly defined as mistreatment of
older people, either intentionally or
unintentionally, that causes harm or
potential harm Types of Abuse
Physical Abuse
Psychological Abuse
Financial Abuse
Neglect Adult Protective Services Outline risk Definition Reporting Protection Penal code 368 Theories of Elder Abuse
Ageism
Family Violence Theory
Violence is a learned behavior
Transgenerational abuse Theories of Elder Abuse
Dependency Theory
Physical Dependence triggers abuse
Caregiver stress theory
Stress of role fatigue
) Victims and Abusers
Victims (Abused)
White Women – older that 75 years old
Abusers
Most commonly a relative Health Professional’s Responsibilities
1. Educate the public about the normal aging process 2. Be alert to signs of abuse and neglect
1. 3. Elderly usually do not report the abuse Mandated by law to report ASAP
1. Verbal report by phone asap to adult abuse registry hotline: 1-800-4515155 2. Long-term care ombudsman at 714-479-0107 or 1-800-4024(CRISIS LINE)
FAILURE TO REPORT IS A MISDEMEANOR AND RESULTS IN PUNISHMENT 4. Assist overburdened caregivers in finding resources to relieve a
stressful situation
4. Caregivers need training and respite Community Resources Mobility impaired transportation services
Support groups
Senior groups
Senior centers
Adult day health centers
Respite care
Home health care
Churches/worship centers
Meals on wheels
Hospice care
Companion services
Hospital clinics Orange County’s Office on Aging
Provides information about
older adult services
Phone number 1-800-510-2020
www.officeonaging.ocgov.com Legal Protection for the Vulnerable Aged Adult Protective services Conservatorship Guardianship Power of attorney Elderlaw attorney vs. estate law
attorney Planning in Legal aspects
Elderlaw-Legal arrangements for older adults
Estate Law – for Estate Planning
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