Abuse in Later Life Power and Control Wheel
The Abuse in Later Life Power and Control Wheel depicts common abuser tactics which can be used to establish and maintain power and control over an older adult.
An Overview of Elder Abuse: A Growing Problem
“Older victims often experience shame, pain, economic loss, spiritual and physical anguish, institutionalization, and poor quality of life. Studies suggest that older adults exposed to physical and verbal abuse have a greater mortality risk than those who did not experience violenc.”
Prevention Strategies for Elder Abuse
“Different kinds of elder abuse situations may need different kinds of prevention strategies. These are some examples (not an exhaustive list) of prevention strategies being implemented in many communities: Abuse Registries & Criminal Background Checks, Addressing Ageism, Advance Planning Tools, and Public Awareness”
Enhancing services and supports to older African American survivors
“Older African Americans experience crime and violence at the intersection of race, age, class and other identities. White supremacy doctrine and structural oppressions are omnipresent within social institutions in the United States and they are replicated within our social systems, including in the movement to end domestic violence.”
Statistics and Data from the National Center on Elder Abuse
“This page includes information on the growing population of older adults in the U.S. and provides the following data about elder abuse: challenges in elder abuse research, research definitions, incidence and prevalence, risk factors, perpetrators, adults with disabilities, adults with dementia, residents of long-term care settings, general impact, and interventions.”
Working with Victims Ages 50-62
“An overview of the unique issues faced by older survivors and the lack of services for victims ages 50 – 62 years old. Video presenters: Ann Turner, Alice Ghareib, and LaTrice Hogan. Produced by the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) and Terra Nova Films.”
Abuse in Later Life Video from NCALL
An overview of the definition of abuse in later life. Video presenter: Bonnie Brandl. Produced by the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) and Terra Nova Films.
Adult Protective Services Factsheet
Adult Protective Services is a social service program authorized by law in every state to receive and investigate reports of elder or vulnerable adult maltreatment and to intervene to protect the victims to the extent possible.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
On June 7, 2018, NCALL and the Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) hosted a 90-minute webinar in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This webinar featured a 50-minute international conversation between Bonnie Brandl (United States), Dr. Jane Mears (Australia), Bridget Penhale (United Kingdom), and Laura Tamblyn Watts (Canada), as well as a discussion of new work, resources, and funding opportunities.
Red Flags of Abuse in Later Life
“Our communities are like structures that support people’s safety and wellbeing. One of the most important ways we can all contribute to this ongoing construction project is by looking out for warning signs of maltreatment.”