Elder Justice Roadmap
Elder Abuse Prevention
In this blog, Increasing Social Integration and Preventing Elder Abuse, Dr. Janet Wolfe discusses the importance of keeping older adults connected to others as a means of preventing elder abuse. Oftentimes, isolation leads to abuse, so by keeping older adults integrated socially, this problem can be reduced. Wolfe includes practical tips for older adults interested in replenishing their friendship network in this blog.
Dental Elder Abuse is a serious problem. If older people do not receive the dental care they need, it can lead to much more severe problems. In this blog, An Innovative Canadian Program Prevents Dental Elder Abuse, a case describing a scenario of dental elder abuse is discussed to provide readers with an understanding of dental abuse. The blog then describes the D.E.A.R. project (Dental Elder Abuse Response), which was created by Dr. Natalie Archer and Laura Tamblyn Watts in response to dental elder abuse.
Ageism & Elder Justice: A Podcast Interview with Karl Pillemer, Ph.D.
The Forensics of Elder Abuse: Clues to Solving the Puzzle
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In this blog, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine – and geriatrician on NYCEAC’s MDTs – Dr. Veronica LoFaso explains how forensic medicine can help practitioners detect elder abuse. Many victims of elder abuse do not disclose their abuse, so it is important that practitioners are trained to detect abuse so that cases do not go unnoticed and untreated.
Innovative Program Shines Light on Civil Attorney’s Role in Elder Abuse Cases
This blog highlights JASA’s ground-breakingprogram: Legal, Social Work, Elder Abuse Program (LEAP). LEAP offers social work and civil legal services specifically tailored to the complex needs of elder abuse victims. The blog includes a description of the programElder Abuse in the Media
When “Amour” Leads to Elder Abuse: Portrayal in Film is a discussion about Academy Award-winning film, Amour. The blog uses the movie to frame an important discussion about love and abuse, not only as portrayed in the movie, but in real life scenarios as well.
Our Pulitzer-Prize Winning, Best-Selling Author, Victim of Elder Abuse blog features a discussion about the coverage of the elder financial abuse case involving 87 year-old Harper Lee, author of To Kill A Mockingbird. The blog uses Harper Lee’s story as a foundation to discuss the prevalence of financial abuse cases. The blog includes an eye-opening perspective on the frequency of such cases.
Are Cameras in Nursing Homes to Document Elder Abuse a Good Idea?
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Elder Abuse in Prison
In this blog, Neglect Me Not: Elder Abuse in Prisons, Dr. Tina Maschi paints a picture of the abuse and neglect experiences that older adults in prison face and highlights the importance of professionals recognizing the needs of this population. Otherwise, as a hidden and stigmatized population, their needs can easily remain unrecognized and unaddressed.Elder Abuse in the LGBT Community
The blog, Elder Abuse & LGBT Older Adult: Recent News & Research, discusses a population that is faced with extreme risk for abuse. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults not only face abuse risks all older adults confront, but in addition, deal with homophobia as well. This blog heightens awareness and shines light on research findings that address the unique needs and experiences of LGBT elder abuse victims.
August 7, 2020
Elder abuse is horrific. Ultimately one person (especially in large families) gets left with the responsibility to care for their elderly parents and themselves, without help or support, and sabotage, from resentful siblings. This usually resolves in the sole caregiver becoming very ill, in the process of caring for another who is frail. This is was my scenario for over 4 years. But, I have no regrets. Some six years later, I am still grieving for my mother and how my siblings and their cohorts conspired, all in self-interest, greed, power, and jealously.
I am committed to calling this out. …especially for mothers and fathers. They are sacred to God, as written in the 10 commandments.
I am having grief now. I wrote a poem about my feelings for my mother. Kevy Michaels.
https://kevymichaels.blog/2020/08/07/if-u-cared-for-ur-mother-now-she-is-gone-u-will-like-this-post-if-u-neglected-her-or-conspired-to-go-to-hell/