“Elder Neglect Crisis” delivers a comprehensive examination of one of society's most pressing challenges: the widespread failure to protect and care for our aging population. Through a powerful combination of three decades' worth of research, case studies, and demographic data, the book unveils how modern societal changes, inadequate legal protections, and a strained caregiving system create perfect conditions for elder neglect to thrive.
The book uniquely weaves together three critical perspectives: the evolution of family dynamics, the shortcomings of legal frameworks, and the challenges within caregiving infrastructure. It reveals how the aging of baby boomers coincides with smaller family sizes and geographic dispersion, creating unprecedented caregiving challenges. Through detailed analysis of court cases and healthcare statistics, readers gain insight into how current systems often fail our elderly population, both in institutional settings and within families.
Progressing from problem identification to practical solutions, the book combines scholarly analysis with actionable recommendations. It provides assessment tools, care planning guidelines, and policy reform suggestions while incorporating real-world narratives from caregivers, family members, and elderly individuals. This multifaceted approach makes it an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals, policy makers, and families, offering both theoretical understanding and practical pathways toward preventing elder neglect.
