TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1995//
TI  - When seniors are abused: an intervention model
JO  - Gerontologist
A1  - Reis, M.
A1  - Nahmiash, D.
SP  - 666
EP  - 671
VL  - 35
IS  - 5
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0016-9013
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -