Elder Abuse

Author : National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Law and Justice,Committee on National Statistics,Panel to Review Risk and Prevalence of Elder Abuse and Neglect
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 569 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2003-02-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309084345

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Elder Mistreatment by National Research Council,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Committee on Law and Justice,Committee on National Statistics,Panel to Review Risk and Prevalence of Elder Abuse and Neglect Pdf

Since the late 1970s when Congressman Claude Pepper held widely publicized hearings on the mistreatment of the elderly, policy makers and practitioners have sought ways to protect older Americans from physical, psychological, and financial abuse. Yet, during the last 20 years fewer than 50 articles have addressed the shameful problem that abusersâ€"and sometimes the abused themselvesâ€"want to conceal. Elder Mistreatment in an Aging America takes a giant step toward broadening our understanding of the mistreatment of the elderly and recommends specific research and funding strategies that can be used to deepen it. The book includes a discussion of the conceptual, methodological, and logistical issues needed to create a solid research base as well as the ethical concerns that must be considered when working with older subjects. It also looks at problems in determination of a report's reliability and the role of physicians, EMTs, and others who are among the first to recognize situations of mistreatment. Elder Mistreatment in an Aging America will be of interest to anyone concerned about the elderly and ways to intervene when abuse is suspected, including family members, caregivers, and advocates for the elderly. It will also be of interest to researchers, research sponsors, and policy makers who need to know how to advance our knowledge of this problem.

Author : John E Johnson,Sabby Duthie
Publisher : Prominence Publishing
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1988925738

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Elder Abuse by John E Johnson,Sabby Duthie Pdf

This first-of-its-kind book undertakes the uncomfortable conversation that so many are unwilling to have - that elder abuse is widespread and very real. This book educates the reader to recognize elder abuse in its early stages before the damage is irreparable. John E. Johnson, a retired lawyer, and Sabby Duthie, a former retirement-home owner, share real stories from families of different generations and backgrounds. Combined with reliable statistics, the result is chilling evidence that elder abuse exists in every facet of our senior citizens' lives. The stories shared in this book encompass every level of contact, including doctors, lawyers, financial advisors, family members, social workers, and the frontline workers at both retirement homes and long-term care centres.The book is an easy read for such a difficult subject. It encourages us to have the conversation respectfully and lovingly to ensure that our loved ones know they have a right to live free of abuse. We all have a role to play in the resolution.

Author : XinQi Dong
Publisher : Springer
Page : 725 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319475042

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Elder Abuse by XinQi Dong Pdf

This book provides a global comprehensive and systematic state-of-the review of this field that fills the gaps between research, practice, and policy. The book addresses the epidemiology of the issue and the global prevalence of elder abuse in both developed and developing countries, which synthesizes the most up-to-date data about risk factors and protective factors associated with elder abuse and consequences of elder abuse; clinical assessment and management of elder abuse, including screening, detection, management of elder abuse, and the role of decision making capacity and forensic approaches; practice and services that describe adult protective services, legal justice, elder court systems, and guardianship system; elder abuse and culture, which provides more in-depth anthropological and ethnographic experiences; policy issues, which highlights the elder justice movement, GAO reports, elder justice act, older American act and elder justice coordinating council; and future directions, which explores translational research, practice, education/training and policy issues surrounding elder abuse. Elder Abuse: Research, Practice and Policy is a useful resource for aging researchers, social services, general internists, family medicine physicians, social workers, nurses, and legal professionals interested in the issues of elder abuse.

Author : National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Global Health,Forum on Global Violence Prevention
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309293549

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Elder Abuse and Its Prevention by National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Global Health,Forum on Global Violence Prevention Pdf

Elder Abuse and Its Prevention is the summary of a workshop convened in April 2013 by the Institute of Medicine's Forum on Global Violence Prevention. Using an ecological framework, this workshop explored the burden of elder abuse around the world, focusing on its impacts on individuals, families, communities, and societies. Additionally, the workshop addressed occurrences and co-occurrences of different types of abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional, and financial, as well as neglect. The ultimate objective was to illuminate promising global and multisectoral evidence-based approaches to the prevention of elder maltreatment. While the workshop covered scope and prevalence and unique characteristics of abuse, the intention was to move beyond what is known about elder abuse to foster discussions about how to improve prevention, intervention, and mitigation of the victims' needs, particularly through collaborative efforts. The workshop discussions included innovative intervention models and opportunities for prevention across sectors and settings. Violence and related forms of abuse against elders is a global public health and human rights problem with far-reaching consequences, resulting in increased death, disability, and exploitation with collateral effects on well-being. Data suggest that at least 10 percent of elders in the United States are victims of elder maltreatment every year. In low- and middle-income countries, where the burden of violence is the greatest, the figure is likely even higher. In addition, elders experiencing risk factors such as diminishing cognitive function, caregiver dependence, and social isolation are more vulnerable to maltreatment and underreporting. As the world population of adults aged 65 and older continues to grow, the implications of elder maltreatment for health care, social welfare, justice, and financial systems are great. However, despite the magnitude of global elder maltreatment, it has been an underappreciated public health problem. Elder Abuse and Its Prevention discusses the prevalence and characteristics of elder abuse around the world, risk factors for abuse and potential adverse health outcomes, and contextually specific factors, such as culture and the role of the community.

Author : Amanda Phelan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9783030250935

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Advances in Elder Abuse Research by Amanda Phelan Pdf

This book provides an insight into advances in elder abuse in the areas of research, policy, practice and legislation. It provides readers with a broad understanding of the topic and considers the progress in elder abuse knowledge. The book explores the nexus of ageism and elder abuse, describes key social policies and their legislative manifestation, covers major policies and programs related to elder abuse, defines elder sexual abuse and much more. It offers the reader a comprehensive insight into new perspectives and approaches to both understanding and responding to elder abuse. As such it will be an asset to academics, students, healthcare practitioners, policy makers and the general public.

Author : Amy Carney
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-14
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780128163702

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Elder Abuse by Amy Carney Pdf

Elder Abuse: Forensic, Legal and Medical Aspects focuses on the psychological, financial and physical abuse and neglect that is widespread in elder abuse across socioeconomic levels. It provides expert information on forensic and legal topics that professionals need to understand to confront these crimes. The topics included are those most important in the detection and prosecution of elder abuse. Identification and epidemiology are discussed, as are types and presentations of abuse. Written at a level for both professionals and students who wish to gain a broader understanding of specific forensic topics in elder maltreatment, this book is an ideal source. - Covers the physical, sexual, financial and psychological types of elder abuse - Includes a section on domestic violence in the elderly, as well as wound identification - Provides a multidisciplinary approach that is emphasized with special sections on death investigation, evidence collection, the medical examiner's responsibilities, and the response of the justice system

Author : Lynn McDonald
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : UOM:39015022054426

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Elder Abuse and Neglect in Canada by Lynn McDonald Pdf

Author : Joan R. Harbison
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780774832366

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Contesting Elder Abuse and Neglect by Joan R. Harbison Pdf

The mistreatment of older people is categorized in many societies as “elder abuse and neglect,” yet the concept has not been subjected to rigorous critical inquiry. Instead, it has most often represented the interests of professionals, academics, and governments, while policy makers and researchers frequently overlook or disregard the complexity of issues that fall under this designation. Contesting Elder Abuse and Neglect questions existing understandings about the mistreatment of older people. It explores how and why the designation “elder abuse and neglect” came to be and shows how this term masks problems concerning the mistreatment of older people, their place in society, and how they see themselves. Joan R. Harbison and her colleagues expose how supposed solutions to the problem of abuse can take their toll on those people they were originally intended to protect. The book is an important contribution to the literature that encourages new thinking about issues concerning the mistreatment of older people.

Author : Shelly L. Jackson
Publisher : Concise Guides on Trauma Care
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Law
ISBN : 1433827557

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Understanding Elder Abuse by Shelly L. Jackson Pdf

Helping mental health clinicians anticipate, recognize and respond to elder abuse, this book quickly summarizes risk and protective factors, the important role of cognition and capacity and clinicians' legal and ethical obligations to report suspected or known elder abuse.

Author : Blossom T. Wigdor,National Advisory Council on Aging (Canada)
Publisher : Conseil consultatif national sur le troisième âge
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : UCBK:C072638035

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Elder Abuse by Blossom T. Wigdor,National Advisory Council on Aging (Canada) Pdf

Elder abuse, like many other forms of family violence, is generally hidden and emotionally charged. This report presents an overview of the problem of elder abuse in Canada, both in community and in institutional settings, and suggests strategies for intervention and for prevention.

Author : Mary Joy Quinn, RN, MA,Susan K. Tomita, MSW, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1997-06-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780826151230

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Elder Abuse and Neglect by Mary Joy Quinn, RN, MA,Susan K. Tomita, MSW, PhD Pdf

In this second edition of their classic volume, the authors present their elder abuse diagnosis and intervention model. This comprehensive model of detection, assessment, and intervention enables the practitioner first to identify the type of elder mistreatment, including physical, sexual, psychological, and financial. It then provides systematic and realistic interventions. This updated edition also includes information on legal interventions with suggestions on how the practitioner should act in the courtroom, give testimony, document findings, and prepare for legal involvement with the criminal justice system. Actual legal tools are included in the appendix. This is a classic resource for all health professionals who work with the elderly.

Author : Myrna Reis,Daphne Nahmiash
Publisher : Captus Press
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 189571284X

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When Seniors are Abused by Myrna Reis,Daphne Nahmiash Pdf

Author : National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (Canada),Canada. Health and Welfare Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Abused older people
ISBN : PSU:000015316752

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Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly by National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (Canada),Canada. Health and Welfare Canada Pdf

This large-print Canadian booklet provides brief information about elder abuse: who does it and why, how to determine abuse, why older people are reluctant to report it, and what can be done about it.

Author : Mala Kapur Shankardass
Publisher : Springer
Page : 649 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-09
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9789811386107

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International Handbook of Elder Abuse and Mistreatment by Mala Kapur Shankardass Pdf

This first-of-its-kind work on elder abuse and mistreatment provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the subject. Covering almost all regions of the world, it highlights different dimensions of elder abuse and mistreatment in terms of their prevalence, incidence, prevention, treatment, management and response from governments and civil society, academic and research communities, and society in general. Written by international specialists from various disciplinary and presenting the latest findings and data, the handbook includes sections on the Americas; the Caribbean; Europe; Central, West and South Asia; East Asia and Asia-Pacific; and Africa. The chapters offer clarity on the concept and forms of elder abuse and neglect, discuss research methodology, and provide policy options, legislative solutions and programmatic responses to give relief to older people as victims of abuse and neglect as well as to deal with the perpetrators. This book is intended for a wide range of students and researchers interested in aging, from sociology, to social work, community medicine, public health, clinical psychology, and human rights/law.

Author : World Health Organization
Publisher : World Health Organization
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9789241563581

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A Global Response to Elder Abuse and Neglect by World Health Organization Pdf

Result of a joint research program undertaken by the World Health Organization Ageing and Life Course Dept. and the Center for Interdisciplinary Gerontology at the University of Geneva.