title: Elder physical abuse.
abstract: Physical abuse of the elderly is a significant public health concern. The true prevalence of all types is unknown, and under-reporting is known to be significant. The geriatric population is projected to increase dramatically over the next 10 years, and the number of abused individuals is projected to increase also. It is critical that health care providers feel competent in addressing physical elder abuse. This article presents cases illustrating the variety of presenting symptoms that may be attributed to physical elder abuse.
authors.affiliation: HealthCare Partners, 3330 West Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505, USA. Electronic address: liyoung@healthcarepartners.com.
authors.forename: Lisa M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D008297:Male; D019221:Mandatory Reporting; D020380:Needs Assessment; D015995:Prevalence; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014481:United States; D035862:Vulnerable Populations / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology
keywords: Adult protective services; Assault; Elder abuse; Injury; Ombudsman; Physical abuse; Restraint