A series of well-publicized cases of elder abuse has prompted the establishment of an elder-abuse task force in a public health department
The task force has been instructed to create and carry out interventions that address this problem. Primary interventions for elder abuse would include:
A) Working with district attorneys to advocate for changes in the sentencing of accused elder abusers
B) Launching a poster and billboard campaign to highlight the problem of elder abuse
C) Providing therapy for older adults who have been the victims of elder abuse
D) Lobbying for increased funding for social services agencies that work with older adults
Ans: B
Feedback:
Primary interventions for elder abuse help prevent mistreatment through education. Health care providers and the public should be informed about the scope of the problem. Lobbying for political change would not be considered a primary intervention. Providing therapy is a tertiary intervention.
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