Prevention of Abuse & Neglect
The most effective prevention programs, experts say, use a combination
of strategies to protect vulnerable elders. In 2002, the national Center
on Elder Abuse commissioned a review of prevention research related to
abuse in nursing homes and other long term care settings. Strategies identified
in the literature include:
- Assure coordination between law enforcement, regulatory, adult protection and nursing home advocacy groups.
- Support education and training in interpersonal caregiver skills, problem-solving, cultural issues that effect relationships, conflict resolution, stress reduction techniques, information about dementia and witnessing and reporting abuse.
- Public awareness on issues related to Elder Abuse
- Promote environments conducive to good care.
- Assure strict enforcement of mandatory reporting, as well as educate professionals and the public
- Assure that hiring practices used in nursing facilities include screening of prospective employees for criminal backgrounds, history of substance abuse and domestic violence, their feelings about caring for elderly, reactions to abusive residents, work ethics and their ability to manage anger and stress
- Develop new services such as shelters, support groups, counseling
programs, victim advocacy and volunteer programs that offer companionship,
respite and court accompaniment programs.
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9 Steps That May Prevent You From Being Scammed
- Request any solicitations in writing.. Even if they are nice
- NEVER give personal information to some one you
don't know. Example: Banks will not usually call you asking
for information. If the call appears to be from your bank, hang up
and call them back using a phone number in the phone book.
- Don't be pressured into making a decision about a contribution or major purchase. A good deal today will be a good deal tomorrow.
- NEVER send money for free gifts or lottery winnings.
- Check the Better Business Bureau before hiring someone to work. Choose these people based on references from friends. Beware of handymen that come to your door for work.
- Never pay in full BEORE services are rendered.
- Shred any papers with personal information before throwing into
trash including credit card offers.
- Never carry large amounts of money on you. Limit how much expensive jewelry you wear. Carry only the credit cards you need.
- REMEMBER... if it sounds to good to be true - IT
IS!!
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