title: Elder abuse and neglect.
abstract: Elder abuse and neglect is a critical health care issue that must be brought to the attention of health care providers and older adults' family members. Adults older than 65 who live at home or in long-term care facilities may be at risk for abuse. Nurses should be aware of the causes, screening questions, symptoms of abuse, and resources in the community. Armed with information and a better understanding about the issue, nurses can minimize the devastating effects of abuse on older adults and their families.
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Passavant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: Melissa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Muehlbauer
authors.forename: Patricia A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Crane
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017028:Caregivers; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D012934:Social Isolation; D014481:United States