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The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) and the University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community are offering cost-free virtual courses for skilled nursing facility personnel in three subject areas relevant to the long-term care setting. • Abuse and Neglect Prevention in Long Term Care
Given the scope of elder abuse and the devastating effect on the individual, family, community, and healthcare system, health professionals should consider integrating routine screening of elder abuse to improve quality of care.
- XinQi Dong
- 2015/08
- 10.1111/jgs.13538
A person who believes or has reason to believe an endangered adult is the victim of battery, neglect or exploitation is required to report the facts to Adult Protective Services or a law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the endangered adult.
Responding to Elder Abuse in Indiana. What are the Warning Signs of Elder Abuse? What are the Types of Elder Abuse? What is Adult Protective Services (APS)? Who Can Receive APS Services? What is Mandated Reporting and Who is Required to Report? How Can I Report Suspicion of Elder Abuse in Indiana?
Mar 15, 2014 · The National Center on Elder Abuse defines elder abuse as “intentional or neglectful acts by a caregiver or ‘trusted’ individual that lead to, or may lead to, harm of a vulnerable...
This section of the report describes elder abuse and crime, including perceptions and experiences affecting the physical safety of older adults. Key findings include: • Nationally and in Indiana, one in ten adults age 65 and older experiences abuse each year, and this is likely underreported.
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This section of the report describes elder abuse and crime, including perceptions and experiences affecting the physical safety of older adults. Key findings include: Nationally and in Indiana, one in ten adults age 65 and older experiences abuse each year, and this is likely underreported.
