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1. www.dignityincare.org.uk › _assets › ResourcesAdult Protection Toolkit For Domiciliary Care Agencies

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   It is against this background that Action on Elder Abuse and UKHCA are publishing this Adult Protection toolkit to help domiciliary care agencies draw up their own adult protection policies and procedures.

2. elderjusticeal.org › wp-content › uploadsElder Abuse Prevention Toolkit - Center for Elder Justice

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   Elder abuse is any form of mistreatment that results in harm or loss to an older person. Elder abuse can happen to anyone. It is important to learn how to identify elder abuse and report it. Ask yourself these important questions to identify if you or someone you know is a victim of abuse. Emotional Abuse

3. www.centeronelderabuse.org › education_overviewEducation and Training | Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse ...

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   Download our printable Training Institute flyer (PDF) on customized training packages. If you are requesting training, we will provide you with fee costs. CURRICULA FOR TRAINERS TO USE. With a variety of partners, we've developed training packages for use by instructors of diverse audiences, including:

4. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesElder Abuse Assessment Tools and Interventions for use in the ...

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   Sep 28, 2020 · Seven new instruments have been published since June 2015: Risk on Elder Abuse and Mistreatment Instrument (REAMI), 33 Assessment Tool for Domestic Elder Abuse (ATDEA), 34 QualCare Scale, 35 Elder Abuse Risk Assessment and Evaluation (EARAE) tool, 36 short-form measures of four types of elder abuse (financial, emotional/psychological, physical ...

   • Author: Kathleen Van Royen, Paul Van Royen, Liesbeth De Donder, Robbert J Gobbens, Robbert J Gobbens
   • DOI: 10.2147/CIA.S261877

   • Publish Year: 2020
   • Publication: Clin Interv Aging. 2020; 15: 1793-1807.

5. apslibrary.oucpm.org › investigating-suspectedInvestigating Suspected Elder Maltreatment – Adult Protective ...

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   • Goals of The Investigation
   • Intake and Screening
   • Gathering Background Data
   • Interviewing Suspected Victims
   • Interviewing Suspected Offenders
   • Specialized Diagnostic Evaluations
   • Documentation
   • Deciding If Abuse Has occurred
   • Notes
   • References

   The overriding goal of the investigation is to prevent further harm to the elder who may have suffered neglect or abuse. In order to accomplish this, one must determine if the referred elder has been maltreated. If so, the nature and extent of abuse should be explored, and an attempt made to identify the individual(s) who have perpetrated the abuse...

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   To accomplish investigatory goals, a variety of steps must be taken (Table 2). The first is intake and screening. The individual reporting the suspected maltreatment (the reporter or referral source) will be asked to provide identifying information about the elder in question. This includes name, age, location, and information about the elder’s fun...

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   The amount of information and degree of detail which will be obtained will vary, depending upon a number of factors, including the amount of information available from sources such as existing records and collaterals.

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   Good investigatory interviewers are truly interested in the suspected victim’s well-being and are perceptive of and respectful towards that individual’s needs, fears, worries, and position of powerlessness in relation to any offenders. Noted trauma specialist, Dr. Judith Lewis Herman writes, “Trauma robs the victim of a sense of power and control; ...

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   Elder abusers can be broadly categorized into two groups (Table 4). “Type I” are those without abusive, sadistic, or criminal intent who engage in maltreatment due to ignorance, incompetence, being overwhelmed, or lack of adequate resources. “Type II” are those with abusive or sadistic personalities who intentionally inflict pain and suffering and ...

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   In some cases, one or more specialized diagnostic evaluations can be useful during the investigative process. These may include a comprehensive medical examination or a specific type of diagnostic medical procedure, such as a rape kit exam when recent sexual assault is suspected. Chelucci and Coyle (undated) provide guidelines for medical examinati...

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   Accurate, clear, and immediate documentation of all activities and findings is critical during a protective service investigation. Precise notes are often crucial to valid fact-finding. Documentation should take place throughout the entire course of the investigation, commencing with case intake and ending with the written, final investigation repo...

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   There is no magic formula for deciding if maltreatment allegations are valid. Investigative decision-making is often best accomplished with supervisory input (two heads usually are better than one when important decisions need to be made). The process of a carefully planned and executed investigation and documentation of all findings typically resu...

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   This and other illustrative cases are composites based upon elder maltreatment cases referred to the author for clinical consultation. Identifying information has been changed to protect the confid...

   An exception to this arises when the abuse of an elder who cannot speak or otherwise communicate has been witnessed by another. In this case, the interview of the eyewitness becomes the central pie...

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   Blunt. A.P. (1993). Financial exploitation of the incapacitated: Investigation and remedies. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 5(l), 19-32. Clark-Daniels, C.L; Daniels, R. S. & Baurnhover, L.A. (I989). Physicians’ and nurses’ responses to abuse of the elderly: A comparative study of two surveys in Alabama. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect. 1(4), 57...

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6. ageingdisabilitycommission.nsw.gov.au › tools-andElder abuse prevention toolkit - Ageing & Disability Commission

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   Oct 4, 2022 · The toolkit supports a consistent approach to identifying, responding and preventing the abuse of older people. Each of the 5 steps has practical information and tools which guide staff from identification of elder abuse, through to response. Download the NSW Elder Abuse Toolkit (PDF, 2.7 MB)

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   What is the NSW elder abuse toolkit?

   • The toolkit supports a consistent approach to identifying, responding and preventing the abuse of older people. Each of the 5 steps has practical information and tools which guide staff from identification of elder abuse, through to response. Download the NSW Elder Abuse Toolkit (PDF, 2.7 MB)

   Elder abuse prevention toolkit - Ageing & Disability Commission

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   Do assessment tools for elder abuse work?

   • Assessment tools for elder abuse need further testing for validity and reliability for use by caregivers in the home environment. For interventions, meaningful outcome measures are needed. Important to note is that quaternary prevention requires more attention.

   Elder Abuse Assessment Tools and Interventions for use in the Home En…

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   What is a comprehensive investigation of Elder maltreatment?

   • Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik, PhD ABSTRACT. Thorough investigation of reported cases or elder maltreatment is necessary to determine the validity of the allegations and to identify victims to whom protective services should be offered. This paper discusses the process of a comprehensive investigation, including the goals and steps involved.

   Investigating Suspected Elder Maltreatment – Adult Protective Services

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   How do physicians assess elder abuse risk?

   • Physicians should routinely inquire about risk factors for elder abuse. The Elder Abuse Suspicion Index can be used to assess for risk of and suspected elder abuse. Screening for cognitive impairment should be performed before screening for abuse in older persons.

   Detecting Elder Abuse and Neglect: Assessment and Intervention

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8. www.aafp.org › pubs › afpDetecting Elder Abuse and Neglect: Assessment and ... - AAFP

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   Mar 15, 2014 · Key terms: elder abuse and neglect; screening instruments for elder abuse, neglect; injury, wound, bruise patterns for elder abuse; mandatory reporting for elder abuse, neglect; and safety...