Elder Patients at Risk of Abuse

General Material

Published Date

June, 2008

Publisher(s)

University of New Mexico Geriatric Education

National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA)

This fact sheet notes elder abuse in Indian Country, emphasizes prevention by health care professionals, presents links to elder abuse assessment instrument, and offers guidance on understanding abuse in the contexts of the culture of older persons.

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Elder Patients at Risk of Abuse

Material Categories

Domestic Violence

Older Adults

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