The Aging Academy
IGA005: Essential Advise On Elder Abuse Exposes The Tip Of The Iceberg with Paul Greenwood
Summary:
In this episode, Lee is honored to speak with one of the country's top-most authorities on the issues of elder abuse. Paul Greenwood has been prosecuting such cases in San Diego for more than 20 years. He regularly travels around the country giving talks and presentations on such topics with his jovial British accent. He has an impressive set of credentials. In this episode, Lee and Paul have a free flowing discussion where they handle the various forms of abuse, how he maintains the dignity and respect for the victims, the frustrations he encounters in resolving abuse cases, and many other relates aspects. This chat just touches the tip of this growing problem.
In This Episode You Will Learn:
What is Elder Abuse
The 5 forms of Elder Abuse - physical, niglect, emotion or mental, financial exploitation and sexual.
The warning signs of Elder abuse
How to protect our older citizens and relatives fro elder abuse
Caregiver tips for those caring for elders.
The profile of a typical abuse victim.
Links and Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Email Paul at: paul.greenwood@sdcda.org
Paul's impressive Resume
A few YouTube Videos:
Tips for Preventing Elder Abuse (part 1)
Paul Greenwood: Destroying the Myths
10 Tips That Can Keep You Safe with Paul Greenwood
Article: Our Graying Society: Issues of Elder Abuse and Age Bias
National Center On Elder Abuse
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