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NCEAThe Source of Information and Assistance on Elder AbuseThe National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging, is a gateway to resources on elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. To Report Elder Abuse If you suspect elder abuse, or are concerned about the well-being or safety of an older person, report it. Don't hesitate, don't make excuses. Call your state abuse hotline immediately. Click here for State Elder Abuse Hotlines. If it's an emergency, call the police. If you suspect nursing home abuse, call your long term care ombudsman. Click here for National Coalition for Nursing Home Reform’s online State Long Term Care Ombudsman Directory. >> More Information In the Spotlight NCEA Newsletter  National Center on Elder Abuse Newsletter - October 2004 (PDF 106kb)
Take our NCEA Newsletter Reader's Survey ... Help us to serve you better! (PDF 18kb) CANE Bibliography Series New annotated bibliography on "Depression, Anxiety, and other Mental Health Concerns: Risk Factors for Elder Abuse and Neglect," published as a supplement to the CANE annotated bibliography of October 2000. Read here . . . Two New Reports Examine Elder Abuse in Indian Country The National Indian Council on Aging explores the special needs of abused or vulnerable Indian elders and promising approaches to prevention. The study was commissioned by the National Center on Elder Abuse. Preventing and Responding to Abuse of Elders in Indian Country (PDF 306kb) A Review of the Literature: Elder Abuse in Indian Country - Research, Policy, and Practice (PDF 189kb)
Progress in Elder Rights - New Survey New Study released by the National Association of State Units on Aging examines what states are doing to support elder rights. Read this new report >> 2003 Survey of State Units on Aging Elder Rights System Development Activities (PDF 569kb) CANE Bibliography Series Dementia: A Supplement to the CANE Annotated Bibliography of October 2000 An up-to-date, expanded bibliography and reference. New Training Library for Adult Protective Services and Elder Abuse National Adult Protective Services Association, in partnership with NCEA, is collecting training materials from around the nation for a New National Training Library for APS and Elder Abuse. Read more. . . Training Technical Assistance Available Under the auspices of NCEA, the National Adult Protective Services Association is now offering technical assistance in training. Any APS state administrator or trainer and any State Unit on Aging director, trainer or staff member can obtain training technical assistance through this new program. Read >> "State Adult Protective Services Training Programs 2002" A report prepared for the National Center on Elder Abuse.
New NCEA Publication: National Association of Adult Protective Services Administrators releases new publication to assist APS programs in developing or self-evaluating APS training curriculum. Read >> "Formative Evaluation of Adult Protective Services Curricula"
Announcing: Fifth Annual National Aging and Law Conference 2004 October 20 - 23, 2004 Hilton Crystal City, Arlington, VA AARP Foundation announces Fifth Annual National Aging and Law Conference: “Advocacy in Action – Still Responding to Challenges”, co-sponsored by the ABA Commission on Law and Aging, the National Senior Citizens Law Center, The Center for Social Gerontology, the Center for Medicare Advocacy, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the National Consumer Law Center, and the National Association of State Units on Aging. More information ... Elder Justice Coalition Unveils New Web Site! Looking for the latest news about Elder Justice Act issues? Go to the New Elder Justice Coalition Web site http://www.elderjusticecoalition.org/ New Study from the National Committee On Elder Abuse Prevention: A National Look at Multidisciplinary Teams CANE Bibliography Series: New Annotated Bibliography on "Financial Abuse, Undue Influence, Scams, Frauds and Protection of Assets" Read here... New! Promising Practice Ideas! New publications focus on State Court Partnerships with the Aging Network - A joint initiative of the National Center on Elder Abuse and ABA Commission on Law and Aging. Good Guardianship: Promising Practice Ideas on Court Links for Agencies on Aging, Adult Protective Services, and Long-term Care Ombudsman (PDF 93kb) Good Guardianship: Promising Practice Ideas on Community Links (PDF 86kb)
National Center on Elder Abuse Refunded for Three Years by Administration on Aging The National Association of State Units on Aging (NASUA) has been awarded a cooperative agreement from the Administration on Aging to continue to operate the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), in partnership with a strong strategic alliance. NASUA, in partnership with the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging, the Clearinghouse on Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly of the University of Delaware, the National Association of Adult Protective Services Administrators, and the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, will carry out the work of the center. "We are proud to be one of the original partnering institutions in the fight against elder abuse," said Sara Aravanis, NCEA's director. "Our commitment to protecting vulnerable seniors from harm is unwavering." New publication from the National Committee for Prevention of Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Elder Abuse Prevention Teams: A New Generation (PDF 5.76Mb)
NAAPSA Releases New Survey Report: State Adult Protective Services Program Responses to Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults. Read here … "A Fact Sheet on Caregiver Stress and Elder Abuse" Now available in Spanish Relacion Entre el Estres de los Cuidadores y el Maltrato de Ancianos (PDF 2Mb)
The CANE web site has been updated with 39 new resources added to the database. To view some of the highlights, please visit the What's New page of the CANE web site at: http://db.rdms.udel.edu:8080/CANE/index.jsp Daily Money Management Programs: A Protection Against Elder Abuse Advocates working with elders have come to recognize that seniors who are unable to manage their finances are susceptible to exploitation by unscrupulous family members, acquaintances, and predators. Daily money managment (DMM) is increasingly being viewed as a promising way to protect seniors from those who exploit them. This new manual from the San Francisco Consortium for Elder Abuse Prevention describes what DMM is, how programs are organized and administered, and the potential role such programs might play in preventing elder abuse and neglect. Read more ... New Annotated Bibliography: "The Health Care System: Addressing Elder Mistreatment" Read here... New Annotated Bibliography: "Addressing the Needs of Older Battered Women" A new bibliography of research, "Addressing the Needs of Older Battered Women, With Special Emphasis on Intimate Partner Violence" is now available. Click here for the CANE Bibliography Series Want background? Get the latest articles on your topic at CANE. Visit the CANE Web site for more information. Announcing the 2000 State Adult Protective Services Survey Results Over the past two decades, the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) has commissioned several studies to provide some quantification of the prevalence of elder abuse in the United States. The 2000 Survey of State Adult Protective Services collected data on both the elderly and younger adults with disabilities, although previous NCEA studies have examined abuse of older adults only. The 2000 Survey stands out from previous NCEA studies in its inclusion of younger, vulnerable adults. The 2000 Survey of State Adult Protective Services (PDF 1.03mb)
New Promising Practices Added to Our Collection Elder Justice Act (H.R. 2490) Introduced in House On June 17, 2003, Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-5th IL), and a bipartisan group of more than 45 cosponsors led by House Majority Whip Roy Blunt (R-7th MO), introduced H.R. 2490, the Elder Justice Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read more… The National Center on Elder Abuse The National Center on Elder Abuse is dedicated to educating the public about elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and its tragic consequences. The Center is an internationally recognized resource for policy leaders, practitioners, prevention specialists, researchers, advocates, families, and concerned citizens. Partners
Support for the National Center on Elder Abuse comes from the Administration on Aging, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Grant No. 90-AP-2144
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