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How would you recommend approaching screening for elder abuse in the primary care setting for older adults?

Are there any especially recommended screening instruments/resources?
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Geriatric Medicine · Keck Hospital of USC
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Based on a combination of evidence and experience, here are 3 questions to ask every older adult in a primary care setting, after normalizing the process (e.g., "There are a few sensitive questions I ask all of my patients"):

  1. Is anybody using your money or taking your stuff without your permission?...

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