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Case Studies from Age in Action

2003

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Abuse, Neglect, And Exploitation Of Vulnerable Elders, Sheila Crossen-Powell, Kira R. Holland, Marjorie L. Marker Jan 2003

Abuse, Neglect, And Exploitation Of Vulnerable Elders, Sheila Crossen-Powell, Kira R. Holland, Marjorie L. Marker

Case Studies from Age in Action

Educational Objectives

1. To describe the variety and dynamics of self-neglect and abuse.

2. To illustrate cases of familial self-neglect and of financial exploitation.

3. To demonstrate the roles that Adult Protective Services (APS) plays in the investigation of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

4. To describe the protections available to vulnerable adults in the Commonwealth.