Prevention Strategies
Elder maltreatment is a serious problem that can have harmful effects on victims. The goal for elder maltreatment prevention is simple: to stop it from happening in the first place. However, the solutions are as complex as the problem.
Knowledge about what works to prevent elder maltreatment is growing. However, most prevention strategies and practices have not yet been rigorously evaluated to determine their effectiveness. In the absence of proven prevention strategies, program planners may wish to consider the following sources to strengthen their approach.
Prevention Principles
- Applying the Principles of Prevention: What do Prevention Practitioners Need to Know About What Works*
[PDF 196 KB] - Nation M, Crusto C, Wandersman A, Kumpfer K, Seybolt D, Morrissey-Kane E, et al. What works in prevention: principles of effective prevention programs. Am Psychol;2003;58(6/7):449–56.
Relevant Publications
- Anetzberger G, Palmisano BR, Eckert S, Schimer MR. 2000. A model intervention for elder abuse and dementia. Gerontologist;40(4):492–97.
- Butchart A, Phinney A, Check P, Villaveces A. 2004. Preventing violence: a guide to implementing the recommendations of the world report on violence and health. Geneva: Department of Injuries and Violence Prevention, World Health Organization.
- Daly JM. 2004. Elder abuse prevention. Iowa City, IA: University of Iowa Gerontological Nursing Interventions Research Center, Research Dissemination Core.
- National Center for Elder Abuse. 2002. Preventing elder abuse by family caregivers.
- Nerenberg L. 2007. Elder abuse prevention: emerging trends and promising strategies. New York, NY: Springer.
- Payne BK and Fletcher LB. 2005. Elder abuse in nursing homes: prevention and resolution strategies and barriers. J Crim Justice;33(2):119–25.
- Pillemer KA, Mueller-Johnson KU, Mock SE, Suitor JJ, Lachs MS. 2007. Interventions to prevent elder maltreatment. In: Doll L, Bonzo S, Sleet D, Mercy J, Hass E, editors. handbook of injury and violence prevention. New York, NY: Springer. p. 241–56.
- Wolf R, Daichman L, Bennett G. 2002. Abuse of the elderly. In: Krug E, Dahlberg L, Mercy J, Zwi A, Lozano R, editors. World Report on Violence and Health. Geneva: World Health Organization. p. 123–46.
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