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|Videos|January 28, 2021
Recognizing Elder Abuse During the COVID-19 Pandemic
How can elder abuse be recognized and prevented during this pandemic?
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1 in 10 adults over 60 experience a form of abuse. Lena Makaroun, MD, MS, gives an overview of elder abuse and how it can be recognized.
Dr Makaroun is a core investigator at the VA Pittsburgh Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion.
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