scholarly journals Investigating Elder Abuse and Neglect in Diverse Refugee Communities in Greensboro, NC

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 274-274
Author(s):  
S Sudha ◽  
Narayan Khadka
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
English Language ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Service Organizations ◽  
Job Skills ◽  
Marginalized Communities ◽  
Elder Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Group Interviews

Abstract Elder abuse and neglect (EAN) comprises multiple dimensions, is experienced by about 10% of older adults in the U.S in diverse communities, and is severely detrimental to older adults’ (OA) health and wellbeing. However, documentation of EAN among refugee OA is greatly lacking as are services for these communities. Refugee OA are overall underserved members of marginalized communities. This paper reports on a community-engaged study to collect information and raise awareness of EAN among OA in 2 North Carolina refugee communities - Nepali-speaking Bhutanese and Congolese. Research partners included University researchers and community refugee-serving organizations. Surveys and focus group interviews were conducted. 17 Nepali-speaking Bhutanese and 13 Congolese filled out survey questions, including the Elder Abuse Suspicion Index. They participated in focus group discussions (FGDs), separately for men and women of each community. Survey results indicated EAN more among Congolese than Nepali-speaking Bhutanese. FGD results showed both communities prefer to depend on family members, and experience difficulties with language, transportation, and economic insecurity. No EAN was reported in the FGDs. In line with principles of community-engaged approaches, a capacity-building event to increase awareness of EAN was held, attended by 25 persons from the two communities. This study adds documentation on an under-researched area and marginalized communities. Action recommendations include disseminating culturally appropriate EAN information, strengthening English language and job skills and transportation options, encouraging cooperation across state, nonprofit, educational, and service organizations to address needs of older refugee adults.

Abuse is in the eyes of the beholder: using multiple perspectives to evaluate elder mistreatment under round-the-clock foreign home carers in Israel

2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 499-520 ◽  
Author(s):  
LIAT AYALON
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Multiple Perspectives ◽  
Elder Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Care Recipients ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Home Care Workers

ABSTRACTThe overall goal of the study reported in this paper was to examine differences in the perceived occurrence of abuse and neglect as between older care recipients, their family carers, and foreign home-care workers in Israel. Overall, 148 matched family members and foreign home-care workers and 75 care recipients completed a survey of abuse and neglect. Significant discrepancies in their reports of neglect were found, with the foreign home-care workers more likely to identify neglect (66%) than the older adults (27.7%) or their family members (29.5%). Although the rates of reported abuse ranged between 16.4 and 20.7 per cent and the differences were not statistically significant, the different parties assigned the responsibility for the abuse to different perpetrators. The independent variables that significantly associated with abuse and neglect also varied by the three groups of participants. The findings suggest that even with round-the-clock home care, the basic needs of many older adults are not met, and that many experience substantial abuse. The study emphasises the subjective nature of abuse and neglect, and suggests that more education about what constitutes elder abuse and neglect may lead to more accurate and consistent reports across reporting sources. Incorporating data from the various stakeholders may enhance the early identification of elder abuse and neglect.

scholarly journals Elder Abuse and Neglect: Training First Responders in Rural Arkansas to Recognize, Respond, and Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 46-47
Author(s):  
Robin McAtee ◽  
Valerie Claar ◽  
Laura Spradley ◽  
Whitney Thomasson
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
First Responders ◽  
Elder Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Potential Abuse ◽  
On Line ◽  
Type Of Abuse

Abstract As the incidence of elder abuse and neglect continue to rise and plague our country’s older adults, it is imperative that their plight is recognized, reported and elicits an appropriate response. At least 1 out of 10 older adults suffer from at least one type of abuse each year (DOJ, 2020) and only 1 in 24 cases of elder abuse is ever reported to authorities (National Center on Elder Abuse, 2019). Since 41% of Arkansas’ population live in rural areas, reaching and educating first responders who work in these areas is a priority, yet has been a challenge. It has been ascertained that virtually no elder abuse or neglect related training for first responders occurs in Arkansas. In 2015, the Arkansas Geriatric Education Collaborative (a HRSA Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program) developed an education program and mobilized it to multiple first responder groups including the AR State Police, multiple city and county paramedics’ organizations, EMTs, local police officers and fire fighters. The program was further enhance late in 2019 when the training was made available on-line in conjunction with dementia training. The content and methods of training and test results revealing knowledge gained will be reviewed. Follow-up stories from first responders who have put their training into action in the field will be told as they reveal how they have used their training to identify potential abuse, neglect and self-neglect cases and how they have recognized, reported and addressed specific cases.

scholarly journals The psychological health consequences of elder abuse and neglect in sheltered homes

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 771-772
Author(s):  
Khulood Alraddadi
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Health Effects ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Elder Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Sheltered Homes

Abstract Background Psychological health effects of elder abuse and neglect in sheltered homes are unknown. Objectives:The objective of the present study was to determine if several types of elder abuse were related to an increased likelihood of negative psychological health. Methods Data were derived from the elder mistreatment in sheltered homes project, a cross-sectional study conducted in 2018 that included 446 older adults living in 43 sheltered homes.A face-to-face interview was carried out to complete structured questionnaires for participants to assess the psychological health effects of different subtypes of elder abuse. Results All subtypes of elder abuse were significantly associated with increased prevalence rates of depressive symptoms and sleep problems. Similarly, all subtypes except physical abuse were associated with higher rates of anxiety symptoms. In multivariate regression analysis, Older adults who reported physical mistreatment were three times more likely to experience suicidal ideation(OR=3.28, 95% CI=1.14 to 9.44), while no other subtypes were significantly associated with suicidal ideation.Older adults who report at least one type of abuse were eight times more likely to have depressive symptoms (OR=7.99, 95% CI=4.43 to 14.41), twice as likely to screen positive for anxiety symptoms(OR=2.05, 95% CI=1.20 to 3.49), three times more likely to have sleep problems (OR=3.20, 95% (CI=1.78 to 5.75). All subtypes of abuse were significantly associated with the presence of depressive symptoms, sleep problems, and anxiety symptoms except physical mistreatment. Conclusion Abuse is common among older adults living in sheltered homes and is associated with negative impacts on psychological health.

Understanding Elder Victimization and Best Practice Intervention Strategies

2021 ◽  
pp. 274-299
Author(s):  
Beverly Dolinsky ◽  
Robert A. Jerin
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Service ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Social Systems ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Elder Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Control And Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report 1 in 10 adults over the age of 60 have experienced some form of abuse including neglect and exploitation. However, these statistics are an underestimate. Professionals who interact with the elderly describe being reluctant to report abuse due to a lack of knowledge of elder abuse, the reporting process, and the resources available to support victims. The invisibility of elder abuse has only increased during the 2020 COVID pandemic due to the increased social isolation of older adults and understaffed, overburdened health and social systems. Cross-disciplinary education for healthcare and social service practitioners, law enforcement, court personnel, families, and the older adults themselves is an essential component to identify and prevent elder abuse. This chapter provides an overview of elder abuse and neglect categories, risk factors, and best practice interventions advocated for addressing elder victimization.

scholarly journals Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults' Experiences With Elder Abuse and Neglect

2019 ◽  
Vol 67 (11) ◽  
pp. 2338-2345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth M. Bloemen ◽  
Tony Rosen ◽  
Veronica M. LoFaso ◽  
Allison Lasky ◽  
Skotti Church ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Elder Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Bisexual And Transgender

scholarly journals Sexual violence in older adults: a Belgian prevalence study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Nobels ◽  
Adina Cismaru Inescu ◽  
Laurent Nisen ◽  
Bastien Hahaut ◽  
Marie Beaulieu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Important Public Health Problem ◽  
General Population Study ◽  
Elder Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Policies And Practices

AbstractBackgroundSexual violence (SV) is an important public health problem which may cause long-lasting health problems. SV in older adults remains neglected in research, policies and practices. Valid SV prevalence estimates and associated risk factors in older adults are currently unavailable.ObjectiveTo measure lifetime and past 12-months sexual victimisation in older adults living in Belgium, its correlates, assailant characteristics and the way that victims framed their SV experiences.DesignCross-sectional general population study.SettingCommunity-dwelling, assisted living and nursing homes.Participants513 people of 70 years and older living in Belgium.MethodsSV was measured using behaviourally specific questions based on a broad definition of SV. Participants were selected via a cluster random probability sampling with a random route finding approach. Information on sexual victimisation, correlates, assailant characteristics and framing was collected via structured face-to-face interviews.ResultsLifetime SV prevalence was 44% (55% F, 29% M). Past 12-months prevalence was 8% (9% F, 8% M). Female sex and a higher number of sexual partners were associated with lifetime SV (p <.05), non-heterosexual sexual orientation with past 12-months SV (p <.05). Correlates generally linked to elder abuse and neglect were not linked with SV. ‘Someone unknown’ was identified as most common assailant.ConclusionsSV appears to be common in older adults in Belgium. Both correlates and assailant characteristics seem to differ from previous studies on elder abuse and neglect. Recognising older adults as a risk group for sexual victimisation in research, policies and practices is of the utmost importance.

Elder abuse in Ghana – a qualitative exploratory study

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. 299-313
Author(s):  
Wenche Malmedal ◽  
Christiana Anyan
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Institutional Characteristics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Elder Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Abuse And Neglect

Purpose The aim of this study was to explore how Ghanaian staff in nursing homes and hospitals perceive abuse and neglect of older adults as well as to explore the nature and scope of abuse and neglect of older adults as it exists in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach This exploratory study used a qualitative research methodology that sets out to explore staff’s perception of elder abuse in nursing homes and hospitals in Ghana. Five nursing assistants and two caregivers were interviewed in two nursing homes and four nurses were interviewed in one hospital. A semi-structured interview guide was used for data collection. Findings The findings showed that elder abuse occurs in both hospitals and nursing homes, which might be attributed to different personal, situational and institutional characteristics as well as cultural and traditional value systems. Various factors at the level of interpersonal relationships contributed to elder abuse. Situational characteristics such as aggressive exchanges between residents and health workers and institutional characteristics such as limited facilities and resources to care for residents are all factors that were implicated in elder abuse. Finally, culture and traditional views, beliefs system and socioeconomic factors seem to be implicated in elder abuse and neglect. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study that explores elder abuse and neglect in Ghanaian nursing homes and hospitals.

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