title: Elder neglect.
abstract: Because neglect is the most common form of elder abuse, identifying patients who are vulnerable to neglect allows clinicians to intervene early and potentially prevent situations that can escalate and lead to harm or even death. Health care workers have a unique opportunity to uncover these unfortunate situations and in many cases may be the only other contact isolated vulnerable patients have with the outside world. Responding appropriately and quickly when neglect is suspected and using a team approach can improve the health and well-being of older victims of neglect.
authors.affiliation: Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, Baker 14, 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065, USA. Electronic address: tmd9004@med.cornell.edu.
authors.forename: Tessa
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: del Carmen
authors.affiliation: Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, Baker 14, 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065, USA.
authors.forename: Veronica M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: LoFaso
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004552:Elder Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019221:Mandatory Reporting; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000458:organization & administration; D015995:Prevalence; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States; D035862:Vulnerable Populations / Q000706:statistics & numerical data
keywords: Adult protective services; Elder abuse; Elder maltreatment; Elder mistreatment; Elder neglect