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The National Academy of Sciences explores this mostly undocumented subject in their 2003 study of Elder Mistreatment in an Aging America.
http://www.nap.edu/books/0309084342/html/339.html

Collaborative effort between public and private agencies focused on prevention, education and prosecution in Orange County, California. List of services and participating organizations.
http://www.elderabuseforensiccenter.com/

Joseph Soos Sr. offers practical training and investigative analysis of crimes against the elderly to enable recognition, investigation, prosecution and prevention of elder abuse.
http://www.graycrimes.com/

The Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine offers a comprehensive overview of the physician's role. Includes tailored practical strategies for intervening in elder abuse.
http://www.ccjm.org/pdffiles/Ahmad1002.pdf

From Postgraduate Medicine Online, Doctors Weiner Fisher and Bitondo Dyer explore how to intervene and protect elderly patients. Guidelines to screen patients and document evidence.
http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2003/04_03/editorial_apr.htm

Forensic accounting investigations and audits related to elder and financial abuse, probate, conservatorships and guardianships.
http://www.mgconsultingca.com/

2003 annual report examining deaths and cases of serious bodily injury associated with suspected abuse or neglect of elderly and vulnerable adults.
http://www.maine.gov/ag/dynld/documents/MEDART03.PDF