Citation

Ahmad M, Lachs MS. Cleve. Clin. J. Med. 2002; 69(10): 801-808.

Affiliation

Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, The Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 10021, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Cleveland Clinic Educational Foundation)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12371803

Abstract

Although reports of elder abuse to official agencies have been steadily increasing, physicians report only 2% of reported cases. Multiple barriers to reporting exist. This article reviews the terminology, epidemiology, and clinical signs associated with elder abuse in the community and offers practical strategies for intervention.

Language: en