title: What's new in elder abuse programming? Four bright ideas.
abstract: This article presents four "best practice models" that address some common problems faced by community agencies working with elder abuse cases: a multidisciplinary case consultation team; a senior advocate volunteer program; a victim support group; and a master's of social work degree specialization in adult protective services. Their relatively low cost, flexibility, and level of success make them worthy of replication.
authors.affiliation: Institute on Aging, Medical Center of Central Massachusetts, Worcester 01605.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Wolf
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pillemer
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004552:Elder Abuse; D005260:Female; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012947:Social Work / Q000193:education; D014838:Volunteers