A model intervention for elder abuse and dementia

Gerontologist. 2000 Aug;40(4):492-7. doi: 10.1093/geront/40.4.492.

Abstract

This article describes a 2-year collaborative project in Cleveland, OH, that improved the reporting and management of potential and suspected elder abuse situations involving persons with dementia. Educational curricula for cross-training, screening tools, and referral protocols were developed and tested for staff and volunteers in adult protective services and dementia care. A handbook for caregivers of persons with dementia was produced that enables caregivers to self-identify elder abuse risk and seek appropriate interventions to prevent abuse. Project organization, implementation, and evaluation are discussed along with strategies for replication in other communities.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Academies and Institutes / organization & administration
  • Aged
  • Caregivers / education
  • Community Participation
  • Cooperative Behavior
  • Curriculum
  • Dementia / diagnosis*
  • Dementia / prevention & control*
  • Elder Abuse / diagnosis*
  • Elder Abuse / prevention & control*
  • Health Personnel / education
  • Humans
  • Interinstitutional Relations*
  • Mandatory Reporting
  • Models, Organizational*
  • Ohio
  • Program Evaluation
  • Referral and Consultation / organization & administration*
  • Schools, Medical / organization & administration
  • Social Work / organization & administration*