Preventing and Responding to Abuse of Elders in Indian Country
Internet URL
http://www.elderabusecenter.org/pdf/whatnew/abuseindian040707.pdf 
Sponsoring Agency
National Indian Council on Aging
Description
Although little is known about elder abuse in Indian country, the existing literature and accounts by Indian elders and their families, tribes and advocates suggest that it is a serious and pervasive problem. The experiences of Indian elders with abuse, however, and their attitudes about what should be done about it appear to differ from those of non-Indian elders, suggesting the need for new responses to prevention. This project explores the special needs of abused or vulnerable Indian elders and promising approaches for meeting them.