Older Adults and Scam Awareness: Exploring Vulnerability Within Geriatric Oncology.

Older Adults and Scam Awareness: Exploring Vulnerability Within Geriatric Oncology. Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2020 Aug 01;24(4):434-438 Authors: Boyle DA Abstract The majority of patients with cancer are adults aged 65 years or older. Despite this, their special needs are generally under-recognized and under-researched. This includes the lack of awareness about scams targeting vulnerable older adults. The purpose of this article is to share knowledge and resources about financial exploitation of patients aged 65 years or older. Enhanced recognition of this phenomenon can facilitate oncology nurses' early identification and interventions for at-risk older adult populations. PMID: 32678372 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing - July 19, 2020 Category: Nursing Authors: Boyle DA Tags: Clin J Oncol Nurs Source Type: research