Extreme Risk Protection Orders in Older Adults in Six U.S. States: A Descriptive Study

CONCLUSIONS: Approximately 14% of ERPO petitions for older adults involved cognitive impairment; one-third of these noted suicide risk. Studies examining ERPO implementation across states may inform usage and awareness.CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: ERPOs may reduce firearm access among older adults with cognitive impairment, suicidality, or risk of violence.PMID:37688772 | DOI:10.1080/07317115.2023.2254279

Source: Clinical Gerontologist - September 9, 2023 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Marian E Betz Shannon Frattaroli Christopher E Knoepke Rachel Johnson Annette Christy Julia P Schleimer Veronica A Pear Megan McCarthy Reena Kapoor Michael A Norko Ali Rowhani-Rahbar Wenjuan Ma Garen J Wintemute Jeffrey W Swanson April M Zeoli Source Type: research