It’s estimated that 1 in 10 older adults within the U.S. experiences abuse, neglect or monetary exploitation — and it usually goes unnoticed.
On this episode of Aging Forward, Dr. Christina Chen sits down with elder justice skilled and MacArthur Fellow M.T. Connolly to discover what it actually means to age with security, dignity and objective — and why our present methods usually fall brief.
From caregiver burnout and social isolation to monetary scams and gaps in long-term care, this dialog unpacks the hidden dangers older adults face — and what households, caregivers and communities can do to assist forestall hurt earlier than it occurs.
You’ll additionally be taught in regards to the RISE mannequin (Repair hurt, Inspire change, Support connection, Empower alternative), a community-based method proven to cut back elder abuse and help more healthy getting old outcomes.
Whether you’re caring for a cherished one, planning to your personal future or working in well being care, this episode provides sensible insights to assist help safer, extra related getting old.
In this episode, you’ll be taught:
What elder justice actually means — past stopping abuse
• Why getting old in America is changing into extra advanced
• Common warning indicators of elder abuse and monetary exploitation
• How caregiver stress can enhance threat — and what helps
• Why social connection is among the strongest protecting elements
• How the RISE program is altering outcomes for older adults
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00:00:00 — Intro to elder abuse/neglect, lack of help methods, and podcast overview
00:01:05 — Defining elder justice past abuse prevention—company, dignity, and wellbeing
00:02:06 — Aging inhabitants, vulnerability, and systemic gaps
00:03:08 — Family caregiver burden and lack of long-term care infrastructure
00:04:11 — Scams, AI threats, and unseen vulnerabilities
00:05:11 — How independence tradition will increase threat and reduces safety
