General Information
- Understanding Elder Maltreatment [PDF 206 KB]
This fact sheet provides a basic overview of elder maltreatment. It is intended for the general public. - World Report on Violence and Health* [PDF 148 KB]
This report is the first comprehensive review of violence on a global scale. Chapter 5 provides detailed information on elder maltreatment.
Featured Resources
- If you are, or if you suspect that someone you know, is the victim of elder maltreatment, please call the National Center on Elder Abuse’s Help Hotline at 1-800-667-1116
Visit their Web site for more information. - Additional Online Resources
Scientific Information
- Definitions Consistent definitions are necessary for obtaining accurate and reliable estimates of elder maltreatment.
- Data SourcesData, including the number of violence-related injuries and deaths, help define the magnitude of the problem.
- Risk & Protective Factors Risk and protective factors are important considerations in the development of prevention programs.
- Consequences Elder maltreatment can have a devastating impact on victims, families, and communities.
- Prevention Strategies Knowledge about what works to prevent elder maltreatment is growing.
- TranslationStrategies for distributing prevention information and ensuring widespread adoption within communities.
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