Older Persons Who Are Abused, Essay

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Finally if possible I will identify at least one at risk family and attempt to determine how future events of abuse and/or neglect could be avoided through support.

a. Analysis of new research conducted for this study, to determine present state and recommend further research.

b. Evaluation of new research conducted for this study, to determine present state and recommend future research.

5. Ethical review of developing standards for training and intervention.

a. Review intent of individuals to remain independent and still receive adequate daily care.

b. Involve options training including meal support, home care support and even options for residential care for both elders and care providers. To attempt to demonstrate changes in policy that will better protect elders from abuse and neglect by providing stakeholder support for independence either in home or in facilty.

c. Support health care workers in offering such council through informed development of tools for future use, such as pamphlets and contact information for both at home support alternatives and assisted living or nursing home placement depending on needs and wishes of stakeholders.

Project Title/Problem Statement: "The barriers to effectively recognize, report, and respond to the needs of older persons who are abused, neglected, and exploited in rural America"

Elder abuse and neglect is an unaddressed problem all over the world, as the population ages certain members of it become dependent upon family and other caregivers to meet their daily needs.
When those needs are not being met or even worse when the dependence becomes a burden to another the risk of abuse and neglect can become a serious issue or problem. (Jones, Holstege & Holstege, 1997) in rural America this issue is compounded by relative isolation as well as often limited access to healthcare, a point of contact that can serve as a recognition point for problems and concerns regarding unmet needs (neglect) or overt abuse or exploitation.

Research questions will include: A clear and concise definition of intervention level maltreatment of elders. Etiology of elder maltreatment, i.e. how often and to who is it happening? What existing systems are in place to recognize and respond to reports or need for investigation in the rural community? How can those systems be supported and bolstered to respond more effectively to recognize, reports and respond to the needs of elder persons at risk or in situations of maltreatment?

The Science Direct Database offers a significant set of research based and review works that address the issues regarding elder maltreatment, including those associated with.....

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