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Health and Medical Guide to Seniors' Health Elder Abuse Health information topics about Elder Abuse: Directories 1. Where to Report Abuse National Center on Elder Abuse http://www.elderabusecenter.org/report/index.html 2. Eldercare Locator: Community Assistance for Senio Administration on Aging http://www.eldercare.gov/ 3. Legal Hotlines for Older Americans Administration on Aging http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/elder_rights/legal_assistance/legal_hotline.asp 4. State Elder Abuse Hotlines National Center on Elder Abuse http://www.elderabusecenter.org/default.cfm?p=statehotlines.cfm Law and Policy 1. Restitution National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse http://www.preventelderabuse.org/issues/restitution.html 2. Older Americans Act: Title VII Vulnerable Elder Ri National Center on Elder Abuse http://www.elderabusecenter.org/default.cfm?p=lawslegislation.cfm Newsletters/Print Publications 1. NCEA Newsletter National Center on Elder Abuse http://www.elderabusecenter.org/default.cfm?p=newsletterarchives.cfm Organizations 1. National Institute on Aging http://www.nia.nih.gov/ 2. National Center on Elder Abuse http://www.elderabusecenter.org/ 3. Administration on Aging http://www.aoa.gov/ Overviews 1. Elder Abuse Administration on Aging http://www.aoa.gov/eldfam/Elder_Rights/Elder_Abuse/Elder_Abuse.asp 2. Elder Abuse: When You Suspect a Love One's Mi Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=HA00041 3. Elder Abuse and Neglect: In Search of Solutions American Psychological Association http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/eldabuse.html Prevention/Screening 1. Role of Professionals and Concerned Citizens National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse http://www.preventelderabuse.org/professionals/professional.html 2. Preventing Elder Abuse by Family Caregivers National Center on Elder Abuse http://www.elderabusecenter.org/pdf/family/caregiver.pdf 3. Elder Abuse Prevention Administration on Aging http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/press/fact/alpha/fact_elder_abuse_pf.asp Related Issues 1. What Should I Do If Someone I Know Is Being Abused National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse http://www.preventelderabuse.org/help/should_ido.html 2. What Services Are Available to Stop Abuse? National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse http://www.preventelderabuse.org/help/available.html 3. Sexual Abuse National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse http://www.preventelderabuse.org/elderabuse/s_abuse.html 4. Role of Culture in Elder Abuse National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse http://www.preventelderabuse.org/issues/culture.html 5. Adult Protective Services National Center on Elder Abuse http://www.elderabusecenter.org/default.cfm?p=aps.cfm 6. Caregiver Stress and Elder Abuse National Center on Elder Abuse http://www.elderabusecenter.org/pdf/family/fact_sheet.pdf 7. Crime and Older People National Institute on Aging http://www.niapublications.org/engagepages/crime.asp 8. Domestic Violence National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse http://www.preventelderabuse.org/elderabuse/domestic.html 9. Elder Abuse and Substance Abuse National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse http://www.preventelderabuse.org/issues/substance.html 10. Financial Abuse National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse http://www.preventelderabuse.org/elderabuse/fin_abuse.html 11. Mental Capacity, Consent, and Undue Influence National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse http://www.preventelderabuse.org/issues/capacity.html 12. Neglect and Self-Neglect National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse http://www.preventelderabuse.org/elderabuse/neglect.html 13. Nursing Home Abuse National Center on Elder Abuse http://www.elderabusecenter.org/default.cfm?p=nursinghomeabuse.cfm 14. Physical Abuse National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse http://www.preventelderabuse.org/elderabuse/physical.html 15. Psychological Abuse National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse http://www.preventelderabuse.org/elderabuse/psychological.html Statistics 1. Elder Abuse and Neglect Dept. of Justice http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/ncvrw/2001/stat_over_7.htm   Yahoo! News Search Results for seniors health Yahoo! News Search Results for seniors health Seniors in Emo staying active (Fort Frances Times) With the size of Canada?s aging population growing annually, seniors across Canada are being encouraged to stay active, both physically and mentally. According to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, ?Physical activity offers seniors the best option to reduce illness and disability, improve their quality of life, and to live independently longer.? read more Workshops for seniors will cover health care issues (The Township Journal) Frankford Township The Sussex County Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services will sponsor a six-week program, Take Control of Your Health, beginning March 24 at the Sussex County Main Library. RetireSafe: Seniors should call on Congress to stand up for better hospital c... Today RetireSafe, representing 400,000 senior citizen supporters across America, urged seniors nationwide to call on Congress to save high-quality physician hospitals from the restrictive health care reform language now pending in Congress. House and Senate "reform" efforts would ration high-quality physician hospital care to Medicare patients, as a "cost savings." Harrison College plans open house for high school seniors (Evansville Courier... EVANSVILLE ?Harrison College will host an open house for high school seniors March 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the campus at 4601 Theater Drive.Students can participate in interactive breakout sessions while exploring the educational opportunities in the growing fields of business, health sciences and criminal justice.The event is free and open to the public.For more information about the open house ... RetireSafe Urges All Seniors to Call on Congress to Save Physician Hospitals'... WASHINGTON, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today RetireSafe, representing 400,000 senior citizen supporters across America, urged seniors nationwide to call on Congress to save high-quality physician hospitals from the restrictive health care reform language now pending in Congress. Indian River Mall wants vendors for seniors health fair (Indian River Press J... VERO BEACH ?Indian River Mall invites businesses and organizations to get involved in the area?s largest Senior Health Fair on March 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free community event will give seniors products and resources to help enrich their lives.East Coast Clinical will offer lab work for attendees, $25 for a women?s panel, $35 for the men?s panel and individual tests for $10. Vendor ... House, Senate Leaders Agree on Most of Health Bill (Update2) (BusinessWeek) House and Senate leaders have agreed on most elements of legislation needed to push forward President Barack Obama?s proposed overhaul of the U.S. health- care system, top House Democrats said. Pelosi: Dems close on health care agreement (AP via Yahoo! News) Democrats claimed momentum Wednesday in their drive to enact the sweeping health care legislation sought by President Barack Obama, citing near agreement on crucial issues despite persistent Republican efforts to knock them off stride. Trust Time: Health Care Hinges on Rare Commodity (ABC News) Your final, final, final push on health care comes down to trust: Does the House trust the Senate? House - United States Senate - Health - Health care - United States SCAN Health Plan Debuts the First Mobile Resource Center Built Specifically f... SCAN Health Plan, a not-for-profit Medicare Advantage Plan, has unveiled the nation's first mobile resource center built specifically for seniors and caregivers. Years in development, the "SCAN Van" features state-of-the-art technology; senior-friendly custom design components; educational resources; and senior-focused, on-board activities such as brain fitness programs, virtual bowling and more ... Newsfeed display by CaRP   You Can Ad Your Own Ads/Banners Here Easily From The Config File

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