It is estimated that approximately only one out of every 14 cases of elder abuse is reported. We know from experience that elders are afraid that if they report the abuse, the little support they have will be gone.
(National Center on Elder Abuse, "Trends in Elder Abuse in Domestic Settings.")
EAIME was founded as a community coalition in 1995.
Since that time the Institute has sponsored statewide conferences, provided train-the-trainer and workplace training workshops, produced public service announcements and established support groups for older victims of domestic violence.
Nov 23, 2009
UNE GEC and AARP offer online education titled "Financial and Material Exploitation of Older Adults."
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