The purpose of this study is to ascertain the feasibility and effectiveness of an 8-week social engagement program aimed at reducing depression and increasing social engagement among seniors who are transitioning out of Adult Protective Services (APS) for either elder abuse or self-neglect.
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Change in social isolation assessed by the Duke Social Support Index (DSSI-6)
Timeframe: baseline, 4-week and 8-week follow-up
Change in loneliness as assessed by the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA )loneliness scale
Timeframe: baseline, 4-week and 8-week follow-up
Change in depression as assessed by the PATIENT HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE (PHQ-9)
Timeframe: baseline, 4-week and 8-week follow-up
Recurrence of Elder mistreatment (EM)
Timeframe: From participant's first call to 1 month post final call
Recurrence of self neglect (SN)
Timeframe: From participant's first call to 1 month post final call