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Elder issues : nutrition, falls and abuse

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Discusses the growing problem of elder abuse. Describes the various types of abuse and details characteristics of abusers. Barriers to getting help, including social, cultural and medical factors are presented. Preventing abuse, and assessing, and treating elders who have been mistreated is covered at length. Discusses the various government agencies and services designed to help elders and their family caregivers prevent abuse before it occurs.