Help elders who are victims of abuse, neglect, exploitation

A report titled "Missing Voices" published by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization in 2002 states, "Abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of elders are much more common than societies admit." Adult Protective Services,...

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Published inRochester Democrat and Chronicle
Main Authors Caccamise, Paul L, Mason, Art
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Rochester, N.Y Gannett Co Inc 15.06.2006
Subjects
Adult abuse & neglect
Older people
Sex crimes
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Summary:A report titled "Missing Voices" published by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization in 2002 states, "Abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of elders are much more common than societies admit." Adult Protective Services, law enforcement, the District Attorney's Office, banks, health professionals and vigilant citizens working together are essential participants in the fight against elder abuse.