Abuse In Later Life: A Growing Problem
Trigger Warning: This episode contains information about domestic abuse and domestic violence.
In this informative conversation on Talks with Dr Shafer, Dr. Shafer welcomes special Guest Carrie Bower, Registered Social Worker with Social Work England, accredited trauma informed trainer, and the host of the Let's Get Visible Podcast and Founder of Visible Later Lives, which specializes in raising awareness about domestic abuse and trauma in later life. Carrie Bower and Dr Shafer discuss the often-overlooked issue of domestic abuse, particularly in older adults. They explore the importance of data in understanding the prevalence of domestic abuse, the need for a broader definition of abuse, and the significance of recognizing red flags that we may come across be it in our professional or personal lives. Carrie shares personal stories and insights from her work, emphasizing the need for safe spaces and validation for victims. The discussion highlights the role of healthcare professionals in identifying and supporting victims, as well as the importance of prevention and awareness in addressing domestic abuse.
Sound Bites
National Domestic Violence Hotline in the United Stateshttps://www.thehotline.org/inkedin.com/in/carrie-bower-visible-later-lives-0a18b0171
"Pre-pandemic sources estimated approximately one in 10 Americans age 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse, a more recent study found that 1 in 5 older adults reported elder abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Another study estimated that only 1 in 24 cases of abuse are reported to authorities."-National Council on Aging
https://www.ncoa.org/article/get-the-facts-on-elder-abuse/
Thank you to Carrie Bower for being a guest on the show!
Connect with Carrie Bower at Visible Later Lives here:
https://carrie-bower.mykajabi.com/
Listen to Carrie Bower on the Let's Get Visible Podcast on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5Feq3Mz44VwoEPL5zfTQqZ?si=ddb15edfeb654ceb
Connect with Carrie Bower on LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/carrie-bower-visible-later-lives-0a18b0171
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