Elder Abuse Resources
Sites on the Web for more information about Elder Abuse:
National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) - Funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging, the NCEA is a gateway to resources on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Comprehensive Resources Page with links to other sites for information, publications, and news articles/stories. Excellent place to start your research.
Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly (CANE) - The Nation's largest computerized collection of elder abuse references and resources.
Article, "Elder Abuse and Neglect" (Linda M. Woolf, Ph.D., Webster University) - Good basic article about types and indicators of abuse, plus possible interventions and causes, prevention measures, and recommended reading.
Elder Abuse Helplines in the USA (National Center on Elder Abuse) - Toll-free 800 elder abuse helplines of states.
When the Elderly Become Financial Targets (National Public Radio Morning Edition) Listen to this two-part radio broadcast about elderly victims of financial abuse in California, from Tuesday May 31, 2005.
The Elder Justice Coalition - Started in 2003, to coincide with the introduction of the Elder Justice Act (S. 333), which was introduced by Senators John Breaux and Orrin Hatch. There are five founding members: the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA), the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), the National Association of State Units on Aging (NASUA), the National Association of Adult Protective Service Administrators (NAAPSA), and the National Association of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs (NASOP).
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