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Elder abuse is a growing problem across the nation.
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), a combination of psychological, social, and economic factors, along with the mental and physical conditions of the victim and the perpetrator, contribute to the occurrence of elder maltreatment.
It has been estimated that roughly two-thirds of all elder abuse perpetrators are family members. For more information, please see the following resources.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Elder Abuse Information - definitions of elder abuse, Wisconsin's elder abuse law, statistics, services and other state resources
- Elder Abuse Agencies and Helplines for Wisconsin
- Webcast: BQA - Elder Abuse in Regulated Entities, March 31 2005
Jane Raymond, M.S., Bureau of Aging and Long Term Care
3/31/2005 9:00:00 AM CST 1 Hour 59 Minutes 45 Seconds (Webcast, help)
Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA)
Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy
The Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups
State of Wisconsin Board on Aging & Long Term Care
Wisconsin State Law Library - Elder Law
National
U.S. Administration on Aging -Elders & Families
National Center on Elder Abuse
National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL)
National Organization for Victim Assistance
U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime - Elder Abuse
U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Search for "elder abuse" and related topics for a wide range of materials
