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Elder Abuse, Neglect, And Exploitation, Jason C. Charland, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Elder Abuse, Neglect, And Exploitation, Jason C. Charland, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Research and Evaluation
Elder abuse is one of the most disturbing and rapidly growing areas of crime in the United States, and it remains hidden in our communities. It is estimated that as many as five million individuals 65 years of age or older are abuse in the United States every year. Approximately 84 percent of all cases are never reported. Furthermore, Maine has one of the highest elderly suicide rate in the United States. Many times, the abuser is a family member or a caregiver, of whom the elderly individual is dependent upon. There exists fear, embarrassment, and blame in the elderly …
Housing And Service Options For Older Adults In Maine, Julie Fralich, Kate Maggioncalda
Housing And Service Options For Older Adults In Maine, Julie Fralich, Kate Maggioncalda
Maine Center on Aging Research and Evaluation
In order to allow older adults to live at home and in their community as independently as possible for as long as possible, it is crucial to identify the needs in regard to housing and services. Meeting the needs of people with Alzheimer’s and dementia is particularly challenging due to the duration and complexity of the disease process. These aspects must be taken into consideration when evaluating the best location and services in a community. Housing should be affordable, accessible, and available to older adults in their communities. In Maine, almost one quarter of homeowners over the age of 65 …
Silverwire, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Silverwire, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Education and Training
The Silverwire Newsletter is a publication that highlights the work of the UMaine Center on Aging. The topics covered in this edition of the Silverwire Newsletter include new grants to expand work in prescription drug issues and affordable housing, student learning, new professional staff members, the Geriatric Practicum Partnership Program, cultural diversity and grandfamilies, elder abuse, finding better alternatives for providing dementia-related care for people with intellectual disabilities, and plans for PEGs/GOLD sessions in the spring.
An Older Adult’S Rights, University Of Maine Center On Aging
An Older Adult’S Rights, University Of Maine Center On Aging
Maine Center on Aging Service and Consultation
It is important to remember that older adults have rights just like every other individual. These include the right to medical care, to live free from abuse, to feel safe, to report abuse without fear of retaliation, to determine how your money is spent, to appropriate food and clothing, to be happy, among others. To make a report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an incapacitated or dependent adult, call Adult Protective Services at 1-800-624-8404. For more information about elder abuse and resources in your community, contact your local Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-353-3371.