The detection, treatment and prevention of elder abuse, although of concern to health care professionals, has not received over the past several years the attention it merits. While social service and health care dollars for elders decline or are redistributed, elder abuse may be on the upswing. As physical and occupational therapists move into home health care settings the opportune positions to detect instances of elder abuse and &%a; : remedial or preventive services. This article reviews the current problem of elder abuse and describes some roles for the allied health professional in addressing the need.
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