A case series of abused or neglected elders treated by an interdisciplinary geriatric team

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Research was conducted to examine nine neglected or abused elders who went through comprehensive interdisciplinary geriatric team assessment and intervention at the Harris County Hospital District with three and six-month follow up. Results indicate that instead of prolonged low quality dependent states, geriatric assessment leads to higher, more independent functioning when the geriatric team assumes primary care and provides aggressive, targeted interventions.

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Quantifying the problem of abuse and neglect in adults: analysis of a statewide database

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This article investigates the prevalence of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment of the elderly in Texas. A review of case reports from adult protective services indicate that neglect accounts for the majority of allegations and that the risk of elder abuse increases dramatically after the age of sixty-five.

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The high prevalence of depression and dementia in elder abuse or neglect

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Results demonstrate a high prevalence of depression and dementia among older people who are either abused or mistreated. Data also indicate that age, race, income, functional impairment, and stress are causative factors for the mistreatment of older people.

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