Date of Award
1999
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts - Gerontology
First Advisor
Marilyn Patterson
Second Advisor
Betty LeMasters
Third Advisor
Rita Kottmeyer
Abstract
Abuse of the elderly continues to be amplified as the older population of the United States has increased . Lack of professional awareness within healthcare institutions has put seniors at risk for violence . One problem associated with the identification of elderly abuse has been assaults going unreported or unnoticed for lack of poor assessment and observation skills. Therefore it is incumbent for healthcare institutions to take all steps necessary to better define and identify this serious and growing problem.
Recommended Citation
Hannagan, Jill M., "Elder Abuse: A Need for Awareness" (1999). Theses. 831.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/theses/831
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