Abuse, neglect, and exploitation: considerations in aging with lifelong disabilities.
Persons with lifelong disabilities are newcomers to later life. Many are relatively high functioning, engaged, and happy members of their communities. Some are, and have been, victims of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. This article reviews factors that contribute to the current incomplete picture of the victimization of these older adults, reports the state of existing data on prevalence and treatments, and suggests initiatives to strengthen continued community living and improve both prevention and identification strategies.
Ansello
Edward F
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Virginia Center on Aging, Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, Virginia 23298-0229, USA. eansello@vcu.edu
O'Neill
Peggy
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D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D002658:Developmental Disabilities; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D012944:Social Support