Welcome to INPEA
INPEA is an NGO (Non Governmental Organization)
in Special Consultative Status to EcoSoc,
UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)
and is affiliated with UN DPI, is a member of CONGO, and has
tax exempt status as a 501 (c)(3) NFP in the USA.
www.helptheaged.org.uk
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A standing committee of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG), since 2001. |
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The 2008 Global Celebration |
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WEAAD Around the World - Global Events 2008 |
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INPEA Worldview Environmental Scan
INPEA is undertaking the first global survey on
Elder Abuse, and the preliminary results are now in!
To make it a truly global survey INPEA needs
8 to 10 responses from each country.
Please be sure your country responds.
(All responses in English, please)
- Click here for Preliminary Results and
for an update on the Scan's progress (June 1, 2007) - Click here for Original Scan Press Release
(English version only)
Notice: The deadline for submitting responses
to the INPEA Environmental Scan
has been extended to December 1, 2007.
- Click here to download Survey (English version)
- Click here to download Cover Letter (English version)
- Click here to download Survey (Spanish version)
- Click here to download Cover Letter (Spanish version)
- Click here to download Survey (French version)
(Edited by Elizabeth Podnieks, Ed.D., and
produced at INPEA head office, University of Toronto, Canada)
- December 2007 (4.6MB .pdf)
- August 2007 (552k .pdf)
- May June 2007 (1107K.doc) (376k.pdf)
- April 2007 (343k.doc)(168k.pdf)
- January 2007 (126k .doc) (108k .pdf)
- PAST ISSUES of INPEA Newsletters & Bulletins
Valuable Resources
Check out our Links page for both International and Regional
connections to journals, other organizations, and services
relating to elder and quality of care issues.
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Health and Community Care
A Review of Literature on Effective
Interventions that Prevent and
Respond to Harm Against Adults
Halina Kalaga
Centre for Ageing and Mental Health
Staffordshire University
Professor Paul Kingston,
Centre for Ageing and Mental Health
Staffordshire University
With assistance from:
Bridget Penhale,
University of Sheffield and
Dr JoyAnn Andrews,
Staffordshire University
As of November 2007, this report is available on the Scottish Government Social Research
website only www.scotland.gov.uk/socialresearch
New Zealand:
Elder Abuse and Neglect:
Exploration of Risk and Protective Factors
(January 2008)
This New Zealand Families Commission project explores elder abuse and neglect from the perspectives of elderly people, service providers and representatives of non-governmental organizations. Researchers investigate what sets off increases in the risk of abuse and neglect and what can be done to prevent it.
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Research Findings UK Study of Abuse and Neglect of Older People Further info at www.natcen.ac.uk |
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Elder Abuse in the Family in Spain
Published June 2008 This study, conducted by the Queen Sofía Center's scientific coordinator, Isabel Iborra Marmolejo, and published and promoted by this same institution, was sponsored and supported by Bancaja. It presents a very precise picture of the scope of this problem in Spain, using data obtained from a wide survey. In addition, it reviews similar studies conducted in other countries that make it possible to contextualize the problem in Spain, and it analyzes Spanish legislation on this matter. |
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INPEA Meetings
Brussels 2008
Gerd, Ariela, Kristin, and Susan
Ariela Lowenstein, INPEA European Representative,
and Susan Somers, Secretary-General,
join INPEA members in Brussels
to officially welcome two new National Reps
Kristin Skjørten, Norway and
Gerd Callewaert, Brussels (Flanders)
Click here to view photo page
Awareness Media
Elder Abuse Should Never Be Ignored".
International Voices for Raising the Awareness of Elder Abuse
The numerous interviews on this video were taped at the
8th Global Conference of the IFA
Copenhagen, Denmark, on June 1, 2006
This may be viewed at Google Video - INPEA.
Ed Mullenger of Elder Protection, UK,
and the band Hesh, have recorded a tune
to help break the silence of elder abuse.
Hear the tune at Hesh's website. The CD is available at
http://freespace.virgin.net/e.mullenger/thedisc.html.
To download the lyrics, click here.
July 2008
- Día Internacional sobre la Toma de Conciencia del Abuso y Maltrato en la Vejez 15 de JULIO del 2008 "Mi Mundo... Tu Mundo... Nuestro Mundo... Libre de Violencia" World Day of Awareness of Elder Abuse
(Click here for WEAAD in Latin America/Argentina)
- A Great Loss: Charles Henri Rapin, Swiss representative for INPEA described as a true visionary by Dr. Lia Diachman and beloved by many. A service is planned for July 15th. Clic ici pour le Français .doc Click here for English .doc
June 2008
- 2008 Global Celebration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, (WEAAD) held in Ottawa, Canada
(click here for brief overview of the program) (click here for Ottawa Presentations 2008)
- 2008 Rosalie S. Wolf Memorial Award in Elder Abuse presented to Ariela Lowenstein, PhD.
(Click here for more information)
May 2008
- INPEA NYC Members join Gray Panthers NYC to address Climate Change and Ageing: "Using Gray Matter to stay Green" to be held May 13th. (See flyer for details .doc - 32kb .pdf - 76kb)
- INPEA and IAGG UN NGO Student Representatives thanked for service at farewell gathering in NYC, May 1, 2008. Temple Byars, Fordham University, INPEA Rep. from LA, California, and Amber Dixon, Columbia University, IAGG Rep, from Nashville, Tennessee, are due to graduate this month and return to home states as INPEA State Ambassadors. (Click to see Photo)
March 2008
- Geneva: UN Human Rights Council 7th Session: INPEA submit Oral Statement aided by our new UN Team member, Ursula Barter. INPEA was thanked by a Pakistan representative for raising our voice for the human rights of older persons.
- Brussels: EC Elder Abuse Conference: Lead by INPEA European Representative Ariela Lowenstein, Scientific studies on Elder Abuse were presented by INPEA Austrian Rep. Joseph H. Simon Biggs, International Advisor to INPEA President, Thomas German, INPEA Germany, and invited to join a round table was INPEA Secretary General, Susan Somers. This daylong conference, which launched the EC's newest efforts in the fight against elder abuse, drew an impressive number of elder abuse experts from Europe. Numerous INPEA members were counted among the experts, such as Giovanni Lamura, Italy; Jan Lorman, Czech Republic; Joseph Troisi, Malta; Thomas Göergen (Germany); Françoise Busby, INPEA France; Bridget Penhale (UK) and Gabriele Walentich (Germany), INPEA EU Board Members; José Alves, INPEA Portugal; and our newest National Reps in Europe, Gerd Callenwaert, Belgium; and Kristin Skjørten, Norway. You may find a record of the proceedings and a link to the video release at http://www.tvlink.rg/vnr.cfm?vidID=282&lg=en
- Brussels: INPEA EU meeting called by Ariela Lowenstein. Members welcome the recent appointment of National Rep to Belgium (Flanders) Gerd Callenwaert, and Kristin Skjørten, Norway.
February 2008
- "Student Connection" INPEA's student section is regrouping in Ottawa, Canada for WEAAD 2008 (English) (French). Poster and Paper sessions are in the planning stages, with an eye towards presenting cash awards. See our new "Student Connection" Page for further details.
- UN Commission on Social Development: INPEA and IAGG present Oral Statement to Commission.
January 2008
- V IAGG Latin American and Caribbean Congress/ VIII Congreso Colombiano de Gerontologia y Geriatria - April 16- 19, 2008, in the UNESCO Site, Cartagena, Colombia,
INPEA Invited Symposium: Abuso y Maltrato en la Vejez: Programas que en las Practica funcionan. Elder Abuse: Programs and Practices that Work -- April 18th Lia Daichman, INPEA President Chair, Laura Machado, IAGG Brazil, Dr. Sara Agular, Mexico, Marie Beaulieu, PhD, Canada, Susana Aguas, Ar. and Susan Somers, JD USA., presenters.
- A Great Loss: INPEA Remembers Dr. Francisco Gullien "A Great Geriatrician"
INPEA's global family wishes to extend our sincere regret upon learning of the loss of Dr. Gullien, former President of the Spanish Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics, and former Secretary of the IAGG-ER, described by friends in Spain as an "active Geriatrician." Dr. Lia Daichman recounts that "Paco was one of the first to support INPEA...he will be missed around the globe." "He was an excellent colleague," recalls Gloria Gutman, IAGG Past President. Colleague, Astrid Stuckelberger noted. "...he was ... cherished by all.. who met him...." INPEA believes his memory will remain so cherished, and offers our sympathy to his friends and family.
December 2007
- INPEA submits written statement to UN Human Rights Council 6th Session, Geneva. (Statement attached) Joint parallel event on "Government's Responsibility to Older Persons" held Dec 12th.
- INPEA welcomes our new UN NGO Representatives to Geneva.
- INPEA joins the UN Conference on NGO's (CONGO). Secretary General Somers represented INPEA at CONGO General Assembly in Geneva.
- Dr. Lia Daichman, INPEA President, to represent Argentina, and INPEA at UN Regional Meeting in Brazilia, on the five year follow up to the implementation of MIPAA.
November 2007
- INPEA President Dr. Lia Daichman in conjunction with Betty Malks, INPEA North American Representative, hosted INPEA's 2007 North American Membership Meeting held during the GSA in San Francisco, California, Friday, November 16, 2007 from 3 to 6 PM. All members and guests were welcome: (Click here for Dr. Daichman's 2007 Address to Members) Also, Dr Toshio Tatara, INPEA Representative for ASIA hosted his annual Elder Abuse Interest Group meeting on Sunday evening. Thank you to all who attended both important events.
October 2007
- IAGG 8th Asian-Oceania Regional Congress, 22-25 October, Beijing, P R China.
INPEA President Lia Daichman, MD, Toshio Tatara, Ph.D., INPEA Regional Representative, Asia and Susan Kurrle, MD, INPEA Regional Representative, Oceania, hope you were able to meet with INPEA Asia-Oceania Regional Members and attend the important presentations by INPEA Members and Representatives, including Dong Hee Han, PhD, INPEA Korea, National Representative, and INPEA Special Advisor, Gloria M. Gutman, PhD. For Conference information go to http://www.aog2007.org/
JULY 2007
- VI European Congress of IAGG, 5-8 July, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
INPEA President Lia Daichman, MD, and Ariela Lowenstein, Ph.D., INPEA Regional Representative, Europe hosted the INPEA EUROPEAN MEMBERSHIP MEETING on Saturday, July 7th, and the first INPEA SYMPOSIUM held at this important meeting. INPEA's European colleagues shared their scientific and clinical knowledge with others working in Elder Abuse Prevention at this extraordinary event.
- The song "No Secrets" is released. Ed Mullenger of Elder Protection, UK, and the band Hesh, have recorded a tune to help break the silence of elder abuse. Hear the tune at Hesh's website. The CD is available at http://freespace.virgin.net/e.mullenger/thedisc.html. To download the lyrics, click here.
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About INPEA
International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
INPEA is an organization, founded in 1997, which is dedicated to the global dissemination of information as part of its commitment to the world-wide prevention of the abuse of older people.
INPEA's mission statement and objectives are available on this site. You will also find there the details of the Steering Committee and regional structure with the contact addresses of most of the Regional and Country Representatives.
The International Network has an established newsletter and has developed this web site, conference information and research briefings as part of its developing processes.
If you or your organization wish to become an affiliate member of INPEA please go to the membership link to print a copy of our membership form to return to your Regional Representative. You will then receive the regular newsletter and information concerning the developing services.
A summary of INPEA's activities and contact details can be downloaded:
Here are tributes to Gerry Bennett and Anne Angel, who were both important in development of the study of elder abuse and the establishment of INPEA.International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse