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Elder Abuse In New Hampshire

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It’s often a hidden problem: The aged living alone or isolate from the community, where they fall prey to mistreatment by caregivers or family members. The abuse can be physical, emotional or involve financial exploitation. Now, senior advocates are pushing to raise awareness about these problems and emphasize the responsibility to report them.

Guests:

  • L. Rene Bergeron – Associate Professor of Social Work at UNH. Her research focus is in several areas relating to elder maltreatment, neglect, and exploitation.
  • Stephanie Whittier-Eliason, Elder Rights Team Lead at the Administration on Aging in the Health and Human Services Department.
  • Rachel Lakin – Operations Administrator with the Adult Protective Services Programs at the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.

*To report a case of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation in New Hampshire, call 1-800-949-0470.

Laura is well known in New Hampshire for her in-depth coverage of important issues and is widely regarded for her interviews with presidential hopefuls. Laura is a graduate of Keene High School in New Hampshire. Prior to hosting The Exchange, Laura worked in public radio in Washington, D.C. as a local reporter and announcer for WAMU and as a newscaster for NPR. Before her radio career, she was a researcher for USA Today's "Money" section, and a research assistant at the Institute for International Economics. Laura occasionally guest hosts national programs such as The Diane Rehm Show and Here and Now. In 2007 Laura was named New Hampshire Broadcaster of the Year by the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters.
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