Elder abuse: speak out for justice.

J Christ Nurs

Bethel University, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA.

Published: April 2014

It is estimated that 1 in 10 older adults experience abuse, but only 1 in 5 to as little as 1 in 24 cases are reported. Elder abuse is expected to increase as the population ages. Nurses are in a prime position to identify, assess, manage, and prevent elder abuse. This article explores elder abuse and its prevalence, potential causes, and risk factors offering case studies, assessment tools, resources, and interventions.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/cnj.0000000000000028DOI Listing

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