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Archstone Foundation Preface

Working in philanthropy affords great privilege and great responsibility. Foundations have the unique opportunity to look at problems in different ways. We have the ability to convene thought leaders in the community and ask questions such as, “What is needed in the field?” and “How can we make a difference?” While the Archstone Foundation has made a small, but in our eyes significant, contribution to the field of elder abuse and neglect, it is an area in desperate need of additional champions in the philanthropic community. The reasons why other funders should take a closer look at elder abuse and neglect are threefold: (a) the area poses a significant problem to society, (b) elder abuse is a complex problem requiring solutions from many disciplines, and (c) the problem requires outside resources in order to move the field forward. Currently, it is estimated that approximately two million older adults, representing 5% of Americans age 65 and older, are subject to abuse and neglect each year at the hands of the very people they depend on for care. As the wave of baby boomers ages, it is expected that these numbers will increase, unless society takes a stand against this terrible epidemic of abuse against older adults. Elder abuse is a complex problem, and to make strides to contain it the public and private sectors must work together. Government agencies and philanthropic organizations will need to partner to test new ideas to prevent abuse, develop innovative services for victims, and reach for common solutions. Much work must still be done, particularly in the areas of gathering prevalence and incidence data, developing common definitions, standardizing systems for reporting and responding to allegations of suspected abuse. An important next step in the field will be to replicate model programs and conduct a large-scale evaluation of the effectiveness of those programs. Not only must the public and private sector work together to infuse new ideas and solutions, they also must work together to identify resources in order to move the field forward. Many agencies already work together to address elder abuse, but they can become more effective by coordinating with others in their community. And many foundations do work to reduce violence and promote health, but they could also expand their focus to include the prevention of elder mistreatment.