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American Public Health Association
133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition
December 10-14, 2005
Philadelphia, PA
APHA 2005
 
4202.0: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 3:10 PM

Abstract #120687

Respect and Disrespect: Culturally Acceptable Responses to Elder Abuse in Alaska Native Communities

Cheryl E. Easley, PhD, RN, College of Health & Social Welfare, University of Alaska Anchorage, 3211 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508, 907-786-4407, ceasley@uaa.alaska.edu

Elder abuse in Native American communities has been highlighted as a major issue by the Administration on Aging. It is a problem rooted in historical and cultural assaults on the family, the community, and the role of Elders as are other symptoms of dysfunction such as substance abuse. Elder abuse is especially difficult for Alaska Natives to address since it is so contrary to traditional values and lifestyles. This session will report on beginning efforts to develop culturally appropriate ways to understand, define, and respond to Elder abuse within an Alaska Native context.

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Presenting author's disclosure statement:

I wish to disclose that I have NO financial interests or other relationship with the manufactures of commercial products, suppliers of commercial services or commercial supporters.

Health and Human Rights of Alaska Native Elders

The 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition (December 10-14, 2005) of APHA