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Elder abuse, the extent of abuse by guardians is unknown, but some measures exist to help protect older adults: report to congressional requesters.
U. S. Government Accountability Office
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Elder abuse, the extent of abuse by guardians is unknown, but some measures exist to help protect older adults: report to congressional requesters. - Office, U. S. Government Accountability
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Synopsis "Elder abuse, the extent of abuse by guardians is unknown, but some measures exist to help protect older adults: report to congressional requesters."
" The number of older adults, those over age 65, is expected to nearly double in the United States by 2050. When an older adult becomes incapable of making informed decisions, a guardianship may be necessary. Generally, guardianships are legal relationships created when a state court grants one person or entity the authority and responsibility to make decisions in the best interest of an incapacitated individual-which can include an older adult-concerning his or her person or property. While many guardians act in the best interest of persons under guardianship, some have been reported to engage in the abuse of older adults. GAO was asked to review whether abusive practices by guardians are widespread. This report describes (1) what is known about the extent of elder abuse by guardians; and (2) what measures federal agencies and selected state and local guardianship programs have taken to help protect older adults with guardians. GAO reviewed relevant research, reports, studies, and other publications issued by organizations with expertise on elder abuse and guardianship issues. GAO also conducted interviews with various guardianship stakeholders including federal agencies such as HHS, six selected state courts, and nongovernmental organizations with expertise in guardianship-related"
