The American Society on Aging has published a new article, co-authored by ADvancing States' and former ACL Administrator Kathy Greenlee, highlighting the need to recognize elder abuse as a public health priority rather than solely a criminal justice or social services issue. The article examines the growing prevalence and health impacts of elder mistreatment, emphasizing that prevention efforts should focus on addressing risk factors before abuse occurs through community-based, cross-sector strategies. It also outlines how public health approaches can help protect older adults and reduce the incidence of abuse.

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