TY - JOUR
T1 - Elder abuse and neglect
AU - Muehlbauer, Melissa
AU - Crane, Patricia A.
PY - 2006/11
Y1 - 2006/11
N2 - Elder abuse and neglect is a critical health care issue that must be brought to the attention of health care providers and older adults' family members. Adults older than 65 who live at home or in long-term care facilities may be at risk for abuse. Nurses should be aware of the causes, screening questions, symptoms of abuse, and resources in the community. Armed with information and a better understanding about the issue, nurses can minimize the devastating effects of abuse on older adults and their families.
AB - Elder abuse and neglect is a critical health care issue that must be brought to the attention of health care providers and older adults' family members. Adults older than 65 who live at home or in long-term care facilities may be at risk for abuse. Nurses should be aware of the causes, screening questions, symptoms of abuse, and resources in the community. Armed with information and a better understanding about the issue, nurses can minimize the devastating effects of abuse on older adults and their families.
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U2 - 10.3928/02793695-20061101-07
DO - 10.3928/02793695-20061101-07
M3 - Review article
C2 - 17128679
AN - SCOPUS:33845314001
SN - 0279-3695
VL - 44
SP - 43
EP - 48
JO - Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
JF - Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
IS - 11
ER -