The Dementia–Elder Abuse Connection: What the Latest Research Reveals About Risk, Detection, and Prevention
Julieanne E. Steinbacher, Esq.
May 5, 2026
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The Dementia–Elder Abuse Connection: What the Latest Research Reveals About Risk, Detection, and Prevention examines emerging evidence showing that older adults living with dementia face a significantly heightened risk of abuse and neglect—particularly in community and caregiving settings. Drawing on recent national and international research, this presentation explores why mistreatment is so often missed or misattributed to cognitive decline, highlights key risk factors, and reviews evolving strategies for earlier detection and prevention. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how current research reshapes our approach to protecting autonomy, safety, and dignity for individuals living with dementia.
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Julieanne E. Steinbacher, Esq.
After two decades of dedicated service as a geriatric social worker, Julieanne E. Steinbacher established her own law practice – in her garage –offering superior legal support for seniors since 2002. Specializing in asset protection for long-term healthcare, guardianships, and care management, her firm has expanded to seven offices across Northern and Central Pennsylvania with over 60 professionals, including long-term care planners and elder care navigators.
Julieanne is the President and Master Profitability Coach of The Million Dollar Solution– a coaching group that helps attorneys nationwide elevate their practice and profitability through personal, one-to-one coaching. Julieanne is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) through the National Elder Law Foundation, an author, and sought after lecturer on diverse topics such as trust and estate planning, special needs planning, wealth protection, succession planning, leadership and work-life balance.
Honored with the 2015 Pennsylvania Bar Association Special Achievement Award for her dedication to the Association’s Quality of Life & Balance Committee, which she has co-chaired for three years, Julieanne is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner.
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