This article is based on the lecture for the 2014 American Geriatrics Society Outstanding
Scientific Achievement for Clinical Investigation Award. Elder abuse is a global public health …

Background Maltreatment of older people (elder abuse) includes psychological, physical,
sexual abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. Evidence suggests that 10% of older adults …

Elder self-neglect is a global public health and human rights issue that threatens older
people's health and safety. It commonly refers to refusal or failure to provide oneself with …

Elder Abuse and Neglect - Clinics in Geriatric Medicine Skip to Main Content Skip to Main
Menu Advertisement Clinics in Geriatric Medicine Log in Register Log in Subscribe Claim Main …

Objectives To estimate the proportion of visits to US emergency departments (ED s) in which
a diagnosis of elder abuse is reached using two nationally representative datasets. Design …

Ten percent of older adults experience elder mistreatment, and it is much more common in
older adults with dementia. It is associated with higher rates of psychological distress …

Elder abuse, also called elder mistreatment or elder maltreatment, includes psychological,
physical, and sexual abuse, neglect (caregiver neglect and self-neglect), and financial …

Background Many older adults choose to live independently in their homes for as long as
possible, despite psychosocial and medical conditions that compromise their independence …

Materials and methods A literature review search was performed. Three databases were
searched: PubMed, MEDLINE, and Cochrane. Three meSH terms were used,“elder …

Objectives To systematically review published evidence on self-neglect (SN) and its risk
factors among community-dwelling older adults. Method A comprehensive literature search …