1Chapter-1
963.11.8 Prevention and Response Strategies
21.0 The Aging Population and Its Implications
97SUMMARY
31.0.1 Types of Crimes Against the Elderly
98QUICK QUESTIONS
41.0.2 Factors Contributing to Elderly Victimization
99REFERENCES
51.0.3 Perpetrators of Elderly Crime
100Chapter-4
61.0.4 Impact of Crime on the Elderly
101Factors Contributing to Elderly Victimization in the U.S.
71.0.5 Legal and Protective Measures
1024.1 Social Isolation and Loneliness
81.1 Background and Importance of the Study
1034.1.1 Defining Social Isolation and Loneliness
91.1.1 Theoretical Background
1044.1.2 Causes of Social Isolation and Loneliness Among the Elderly
101.1.2 Historical Context
1054.1.3 Impact of Social Isolation and Loneliness on Health
111.1.3 Current Landscape
1064.1.4 Societal and Economic Impact
121.1.4 Review of Relevant Literature
1074.1.5 Interventions and Strategies to Address Social Isolation and Loneliness
131.1.5 Identification of the Research Problem
1084.2 Cognitive Decline and Health Challenges
141.1.6 Significance of the Study
1094.2.1 Understanding Cognitive Decline
151.1.7 Research Objectives
1104.2.2 Health Challenges Associated with Cognitive Decline: 4.2.3 Interventions and Strategies to Address Cognitive Decline and Health Challenges
161.1.8 Research Questions and Hypotheses
1114.3 Economic Vulnerability in Retirement
171.1.9 Justification for the Study: 1.1.10 Limitations and Delimitations
1124.3.1 Factors Contributing to Economic Vulnerability in Retirement
181.2 Objectives and Scope
1134.3.2 Consequences of Economic Vulnerability in Retirement: 4.3.3 Strategies to Address Economic Vulnerability in Retirement
191.2.1 Importance of Clear Research Objectives
1144.4 Lack of Technological Literacy
201.2.2 Importance of Defining the Scope: 1.2.3 Limitations and Delimitations
115SUMMARY
211.3 Structure of the Report
116QUICK QUESTIONS: REFERENCES
221.3.1 Methodology
117Chapter-5
231.3.2 Results
118Perpetrators of Elderly Crimes in the U.S.
241.3.3 Discussion
1195.1 Family Members as Perpetrators
25SUMMARY
1205.2 Professional Caregivers as Perpetrators
26QUICK QUESTIONS: REFERENCES
1215.3 Strangers and Scammers as Perpetrators
27Chapter-2
1225.4 Institutional and Systemic Perpetration
28Demographic Overview of the Elderly Population in the U.S.
1235.5 Psychological and Sociocultural Factors
292.0 Continued Analysis: Economic and Social Implications of the Aging U.S. Population
1245.1.1 Family Members and Caregivers
302.1 Aging Trends in the U.S.
125SUMMARY
312.1.1 Demographic Shifts and the Growth of the Elderly Population
126QUICK QUESTIONS: REFERENCES
322.1.2 Economic Impact of an Aging Population
127Chapter-6
332.1.3 Healthcare Challenges and the Aging Population
128Impact of Crime on the Elderly in the U.S.
342.1.4 Social Implications of Aging
1296.1 Physical and Emotional Consequences
352.1.5 The Role of Public Policy in Addressing Aging Trends
1306.1.1 Physical Consequences
362.2 Socioeconomic Status and Living Conditions of U.S. Seniors
1316.1.2 Emotional Consequences: 6.1.3 Long-Term Consequences
372.2.1 Income and Poverty Among U.S. Seniors
1326.2 Financial and Legal Implications
382.2.3 Employment and Retirement
1336.2.1 Financial Implications: 6.2.2 Legal Implications
392.2.4 Education and Lifelong Learning
1346.3 Social and Psychological Effects
402.2.5 Wealth and Financial Security
1356.3.1 Social Effects: 6.3.2 Psychological Effects
412.2.6 Housing and Living Arrangements
1366.4 Long-Term Effects on Quality of Life
422.2.7 Social Support and Community Engagement
1376.4.1 Psychological Impacts
432.3 Vulnerabilities Specific to the Elderly in the U.S.
1386.4.2 Social Impacts
442.3.1 Health-Related Vulnerabilities
139SUMMARY
45SUMMARY
140QUICK QUESTIONS: REFERENCES
46QUICK QUESTIONS: REFERENCES
141Chapter-7
47Chapter-3
142Elderly as Offenders in the U.S.
48Types of Crimes Against the Elderly in the U.S.
1437.1 Understanding Crimes Committed by the Elderly
493.1. Financial Exploitation
1447.1.1 Demographic Trends and Patterns
503.1.1 Scams and Fraud
1457.1.2 Motivations Behind Elderly Criminal Behavior
513.1.2 Identity Theft: 3.1.3 Power of Attorney Abuse
1467.1.3 Types of Crimes Committed by the Elderly: 7.1.4 Legal and Social Implications
523.2 Physical Abuse
1477.2 Common Offenses Among U.S. Seniors
533.2.1 Assault and Battery: 3.2.2 Use of Restraints
1487.2.1 Property Crimes
543.3 Neglect
1497.2.2 Violent Crimes
553.3.1 Self-Neglect: 3.3.2 Caregiver Neglect
1507.2.3 Driving Offenses
563.4 Emotional and Psychological Abuse
1517.2.4 Psychological and Social Factors
573.4.1 Verbal Abuse: 3.4.2 Isolation
1527.3 Legal and Social Implications
583.5 Sexual Abuse
1537.3.1 Legal Implications
593.5.1 Sexual Assault: 3.5.2 Exploitation
1547.3.1 Social Implications
603.6 Elder Abuse in Institutional Settings
155SUMMARY
613.6.1 Nursing Home Abuse: 3.6.2 Exploitation by Staff
156QUICK QUESTIONS: REFERENCES
623.7 Legal and Social Frameworks for Addressing Elderly Crime
157Chapter-8
633.7.1 Elder Justice Act
158Legal and Protective Measures in the U.S.
643.7.2 State Laws and Protections: 3.7.3 Adult Protective Services (APS)
1598.1 U.S. Federal and State Legal Frameworks
653.7.4 Community Support and Awareness
1608.1.1 The Structure of the U.S. Federal Legal Framework
663.8 Physical Abuse and Neglect
1618.1.2 The Role of Federal Law
673.8.1 Understanding Physical Abuse and Neglect
1628.1.3 The Structure of State Legal Frameworks
683.8.2 Factors Contributing to Physical Abuse and Neglect
1638.1.4 The Role of State Law
693.8.3 Consequences of Physical Abuse and Neglect
1648.1.5 Federalism and the Division of Powers
703.8.4 Legal and Societal Responses to Physical Abuse and Neglect
1658.1.6 Preemption and Conflict Resolution
713.8.5 Adult Protective Services (APS)
1668.1.7 Areas of Federal-State Cooperation
723.9. Financial Exploitation and Scams
1678.1.8 The Importance of State Sovereignty
733.9.1 Understanding Financial Exploitation
1688.1.9 Challenges and Tensions in Federal-State Relations
743.9.2 Forms of Financial Exploitation
1698.2 Role of Law Enforcement and the Justice System
753.9.3 Phishing and Identity Theft
1708.2.1 The Structure of Law Enforcement in the U.S.
763.9.4 Lottery and Prize Scams
1718.2.2 Functions of Law Enforcement
773.9.5 Investment Scams
1728.2.3 The Role of the Justice System
783.9.6 Factors Contributing to Financial Exploitation and Scams
1738.2.4 Challenges Faced by Law Enforcement and the Justice System
793.9.7 Consequences of Financial Exploitation and Scams
1748.2.5 The Impact of Law Enforcement and the Justice System on Society
803.9.8 Legal and Societal Responses to Financial Exploitation and Scams
1758.2.6 Reform Efforts and Future Directions
813.9.9 Understanding Emotional and Psychological Abuse
1768.3 Elder Abuse Prevention Programs and Initiatives
823.9.10 Factors Contributing to Emotional and Psychological Abuse
1778.3.1 The Need for Elder Abuse Prevention Programs
833.9.11 Consequences of Emotional and Psychological Abuse
1788.3.2 National and State-Level Elder Abuse Prevention Programs
843.9.12 Impact on Relationships
1798.3.3 Community-Based Elder Abuse Prevention Initiatives
853.10 Sexual Abuse
1808.3.4 Challenges and Barriers to Effective Elder Abuse Prevention
863.10.1 Understanding Sexual Abuse of the Elderly
1818.3.5 The Role of Innovation in Elder Abuse Prevention
873.10.2 Definition of Sexual Abuse: 3.10.3 Prevalence and Types of Sexual Abuse
1828.4 Legal Rights and Advocacy for U.S. Seniors
883.11 Cybercrimes Targeting the Elderly
1838.4.1 Understanding the Legal Rights of Seniors
893.11.1 Types of Cybercrimes Targeting the Elderly
1848.4.2 The Role of Advocacy in Protecting Seniors’ Rights
903.11.2 Factors Contributing to Vulnerability
1858.4.3 Key Advocacy Organizations and Programs
913.11.3 Impacts of Cybercrimes on the Elderly
1868.4.4 Challenges and Barriers in Advocacy for Seniors
923.11.4 Strategies for Prevention and Intervention
187SUMMARY
933.11.5 Understanding Identity Theft and Fraud
188QUICK QUESTIONS: REFERENCES
943.11.6 Prevalence and Impact of Identity Theft and Fraud
189Glossary
953.11.7 Contributing Factors to Identity Theft and Fraud
190Index
