Abuse and neglect of older persons is a problem that is beginning to receive the attention it deserves. It is also a problem that may increase significantly as the proportion of older persons continues to increase. This paper reports the results of a statewide study of the incidence of abuse and neglect in Illinois. A stratified random sample of communities was selected, service providers were surveyed about their experience with the problem and statewide incidence rates were developed. Implications of the findings are briefly discussed.
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