Addressing the psychological impact of elder mistreatment: Community-based training partnerships and telehealth-delivered interventions

J Elder Abuse Negl. 2021 Jan-Feb;33(1):96-106. doi: 10.1080/08946566.2021.1876578. Epub 2021 Jan 22.

Abstract

This manuscript describes a two-pronged approach to addressing elder abuse in community-residing older adults. Part 1 of the program involves briefly training community healthcare providers to screen for elder abuse and refer for services; Part 2 is an intervention program that addresses mental health impacts of elder abuse in a non-stigmatizing, non-threatening manner, and leverages telehealth for greater reach.

Keywords: Brief report; counseling; elder abuse; mental health; telehealth; training.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Elder Abuse* / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Mental Health
  • Telemedicine*