Scholarly Works
Effect of an elder abuse and self-neglect intervention on repeat investigations by adult protective services: RISE project
Published in the Journal of American Geriatrics June 10, 2023.
RISE is a community-based intervention designed to complement APS that provides enhanced services and a longer intervention phase. The objective of this study was to test whether exposure to the RISE/APS collaboration was associated with reducing the case outcome of recurrence (repeat investigations) compared to usual care APS only services.
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Newsletters
Our summer 2022 newsletter contains these exciting updates:
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We introduce A Helping Voice – a new service to support people concerned about the safety of older Mainers. Learn more here.
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Friend of the agency, Mary Lou Ciofi shares her perspective on ageism in an interview with Elder Advocate Kathryn Harnish. Read more here.
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Elder Advocates answer the question: What would you want other people – EAIME supporters, legislators, community partner – to know about your work? Read more here.
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We welcome new staff, congratulate promotions and say goodbye and good luck to our esteemed colleague and Elder Service Connections Program Supervisor. Meet Megan, Polly and Joanna.
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We share an article published in The Gerontologist about our work. Read more here.
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We are hiring a new Advocate to join our Elder Service Connections Program. Click here for more information.
Read the entire Summer 2022 newsletter here.
Our December 2021 Newsletter includes stories about:
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Efforts to acknowledge and help repair harm in relationships using restorative approaches adapted to incidences of elder abuse, exploitation and neglect.
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The theme of ageism across articles and the thoughtfulness with which people across Maine are bringing it to light
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An introduction to exploitation via online scams and the growing impact romance scams have on the financial well-being of older folks.
Read the entire newsletter here.