Screening for Elder Mistreatment among Older Adults Seeking Legal Assistance Services
[Article]
Strasser, Sheryl M; Smith, Megan; Weaver, Scott; Zheng, Shimin; Cao, Yan
Introduction: The aging population is a rapidly growing demographic in the United States. Isolation, limited autonomy, and declining physical and mental health render many older adults vulnerable to elder mistreatment (EM). The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and correlates of EM among a sample of older adults using legal assistance services in Atlanta, Georgia.
2013
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
14/4
Strasser, Sheryl M; Smith, Megan; Weaver, Scott; Zheng, Shimin; Cao, Yan