#068 - Elder abuse and exploitation have a significant impact on older adults who experience it, including an increased risk for death, worsening of chronic illness, increased likelihood of hospitalization and placement in a nursing home, as well as increased rates of depression, anxiety, among other consequences.Legal justice can, at times, be helpful to restoring a sense of personal security and reclaiming dignity for the survivor of the abuse. In this interview, Page Ulrey, Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the King County Prosecutor’s Office, is on the podcast discussing:The impact of elder abuse on older adultsBarriers to reporting elder abuse casesRecommendations to improving elder abuse reporting systemCommon elder abuse casesRecommendations for mandated reportersRecommendations for loved one's concerned about an older adultWe each have a role in preventing and ending elder abuse. Thank you for being here and doing your part. Click here to visit the show notes page to learn more.For Families: Click here to download the Mental Health & Memory Loss GuideHelp others find this show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you listen to the podcast, or here on i-tunes.--DISCLAIMER: The material on this site is for informational and educational purposes only. Any comments Dr. Koepp may make on the TV Show, blog, or in response to an individual’s story or comments should not be construed as establishing a psychologist-patient relationship between Dr. Koepp and the individual. None of Dr. Koepp's show, website, social media, comments, or group information should be considered a substitute for individualized medical or mental health assessment, diagnosis, or treatment. Dr. Koepp is only representing herself in her TV Show, blogs, and on her website.