Fulfilling the Promise of the Elder Justice Act: Priority Goals for the White House Conference on Aging

Abstract

First P:In discussions about the lives of older persons, it has become common to highlight the positive aspects of “successful aging.” Unfortunately, it is also the case that many people experience difficult situations, as victims of abuse, neglect, and exploita- tion, in their later years. Over the past three decades, increasing attention has been paid to mistreatment of older persons, both in private homes and in residential settings (Dong & Simon, 2011). Acknowledging the importance of the issue, the White House announced that the 2015 White House Conference on Aging (WHCoA) will focus on “elder financial exploitation, abuse and neglect” as one of four priority topics.