Combating elder financial abuse-a multi-disciplinary approach to a growing problem

Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect

Volumn 15, Issue 3-4, 2003, Pages 55-70

  Malks, Betty ^a   Buckmaster, Jamie ^a   Cunningham, Laura ^a  

^a Dept of Aging and Adult Services   (United States)

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Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST) Model Program

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EID: 17044375758     PISSN: 08946566     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J084v15n03_04     Document Type: Article

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