%0 Journal Article
%T When seniors are abused: an intervention model
%J Gerontologist
%D 1995
%A Reis, M.
%A Nahmiash, D.
%V 35
%N 5
%P 666-671
%X An intervention model to combat abuse/neglect of seniors is outlined in this article. Central model elements are: (a) a "tool package"; (b) teams to design and execute intervention strategies, and advise on health, financial, and criminal/legal problems; (c) "volunteer buddies" to listen, monitor for abuse, and assist; (d) a victims' empowerment group; and (e) a community abuse committee for community advocacy/education. Three innovative elements, the tool package, volunteer buddies, and the empowerment group, are described in greater detail. Strengths of the model include its low additional cost; multidisciplinary, collaborative approach; use of validated abuse screens; evaluation of intervention strategies; and diversity of intervention elements.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Oxford University Press
%@ 0016-9013
%U http://dx.doi.org/