National Survey On Abuse Of The Elderly In Canada

Author : Elizabeth Podnieks,Ryerson Polytechnical Institute
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Abused elderly
ISBN : STANFORD:36105006068527

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National Survey on Abuse of the Elderly in Canada by Elizabeth Podnieks,Ryerson Polytechnical Institute Pdf

The objectives of the study were to identify the prevalence and the circumstances of abuse of the elderly in Canada. It focused on those elderly in Canada living in private dwellings, who represent about 91 percent of all elderly in Canada. It sought to examine factors contributing to conflict within the family, and the means by which individuals resolve or cope with conflict. In particular, it sought to examine in detail what researchers and caregivers have identified as the four major areas or categories of abuse: material abuse; chronic verbal aggression; physical violence; and neglect.

Author : Blossom T. Wigdor,National Advisory Council on Aging (Canada)
Publisher : Conseil consultatif national sur le troisième âge
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 44,8 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 : Lynn McDonald,A. Collins,Canada. Health Canada,Canada. Family Violence Prevention Unit
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Abused aged
ISBN : UCLA:L0081079030

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Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults by Lynn McDonald,A. Collins,Canada. Health Canada,Canada. Family Violence Prevention Unit Pdf

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the important developments that have occurred in the field of research related to the abuse & neglect of older adults since 1989. The first section briefly reviews previous Canadian research on the subject. Section 2 covers the definitions of the different types of abuse & neglect and discusses the disputes that have arisen over how to define. Subsequent sections review the research on the following: abuse & neglect of older adults in domestic and institutional settings; characteristics of victims and perpetrators; theories of abuse & neglect; risk factors for abuse; protocols for abuse & neglect detection, assessment, and intervention; programs and services developed to address the issue; and prevention. The final section is a brief look to the future.

Author : Canada. Seniors,Canada. Family Violence Prevention Division,National Advisory Council on Aging (Canada),Chelsea Group Communications
Publisher : Government of Canada Seniors
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015032104336

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A Shared Concern by Canada. Seniors,Canada. Family Violence Prevention Division,National Advisory Council on Aging (Canada),Chelsea Group Communications Pdf

The purpose of this document is to present a snapshot of what is being done to prevent and deal with elder abuse across Canada; to identify and list elder abuse-specific programs and services that help seniors who are abused or at risk of being abused. This includes prevention initiatives and the use of protocols for dealing with elder abuse; and to encourage networking, new initiatives and the sharing of ideas, resources, and expertise among individuals and groups who are concerned about the abuse of seniors.

Author : National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (Canada),Canada. Health and Welfare Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 46,9 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 : Amanda Phelan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781136699207

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International Perspectives on Elder Abuse by Amanda Phelan Pdf

Elder abuse has been increasingly recognised over the past ten years in many countries and progress has been made in both understanding and addressing the issue. This volume provides a much-needed international overview of the topic. Opening with an examination of what elder abuse is, Amanda Phelan sets it in a theoretical context and looks at assessment and approaches to the issue in residential and community care environments. The book then presents a range of country studies, which provide an overview of the context of elder abuse in the country and a discussion of related policy, legislation, research and practice. Countries covered include Ireland, United Kingdom, Spain, China, Australia, Kenya, Israel, Canada and the United States, whilst a regional chapter looks at South America. A concluding chapter draws together cross-cultural comparisons and provides some guidance as to best practice. The only comprehensive book in this area, International Perspectives on Elder Abuse is an invaluable reference for practitioners, academics and researchers from a range of disciplines, including nursing, social work, sociology, public health and social policy.

Author : Ramona Alaggia,Cathy Vine
Publisher : Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-21
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781554588510

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Cruel but Not Unusual by Ramona Alaggia,Cathy Vine Pdf

Violence in families and intimate relationships affects a significant proportion of the population—from very young children to the elderly—with far-reaching and often devastating consequences. Cruel but Not Unusual draws on the expertise of scholars and practitioners to present readers with the latest research and thinking about the history, conditions, and impact of violence in these contexts. For this new edition, chapters have been updated to reflect changes in data and legislation. New chapters include an examination of trauma from a neurobiological perspective; a critical analysis of the “gender symmetry debate,” a debate that questions the gendered nature of intimate violence; and an essay on the history and evolution of the women’s movement dedicated to addressing violence against women, which advances theoretical developments that remind readers of the breadth of inclusivity that should be at the heart of working in this field.

Author : Randal W. Summers,Allan Michael Hoffman
Publisher : American Public Health Association
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0875530508

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Elder Abuse by Randal W. Summers,Allan Michael Hoffman Pdf

Product Description: Addresses key issues facing older people and our entire society. Topics include care pathway model, guidelines for health care professionals, understanding elder abuse in minority populations, moral and ethical implications of elder abuse, sexual violence against elderly women, helping victims, and more. For public health personnel.

Author : National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (Canada)
Publisher : Clearinghouse, Health Canada
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Abused elderly
ISBN : 0662268784

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Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults by National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (Canada) Pdf

Author : Jeffrey Ross
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351299862

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Violence in Canada by Jeffrey Ross Pdf

Many people consider Canada, particularly in comparison to its southern cousin, as a "peaceable kingdom." However, as the historical record demonstrates, Canadians have never been a thoroughly non-violent people. Violence in Canada highlights from an interdisciplinary perspective the major areas and contexts where violence takes place.Consisting of thirteen contributions, the book forms an indispensable guide to the subject. All of the authors are experts in their field, many with international reputations, and are drawn from the fields of sociology, political science, history, and criminology. The foreword by Ted Robert Gurr, author of Violence in America, is followed by an historical analysis of violence on the Canadian western frontier. Other scholars describe contemporary violence: by and against indigenous peoples, women, children, and the elderly; in labor-related disputes; homicide; police and prison violence; terrorism; and discuss government responses and policy implications. Each chapter specifically addresses the sociological and political dimensions of violence. The authors make ample use of statistics and empirical research. Jeffrey Ian Ross's introduction outlines the sociopolitical dynamics of violence, and his summary chapter offers directions for future research. When the book was first published in 1995 it was widely praised by scholarly journals and has since become a standard text in the study of violence and modern Canadian cultural studies.The book is all the more valuable as its new introduction places its findings in the context of research that has been produced since the original publication. Violence in Canada will be of interest to sociologists, criminologists, and political scientists.Jeffrey Ian Ross is an associate professor in the Division of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Social Policy and fellow with the Center for Comparative and International Law, University of Baltimore. His work has appeared in many academic journals and chapters in academic texts, as well as articles in popular magazines in Canada and the United States. He is the author, co-author, editor, or co-editor of eight books.Ted Robert Gurr is Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland. Among his books are Why Men Rebel and Violence in America.

Author : XinQi Dong
Publisher : Springer
Page : 725 pages
File Size : 41,8 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 : Michael J. MacLean
Publisher : Thompson Educational Pub.
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Abused elderly
ISBN : PSU:000031129404

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Abuse and Neglect of Older Canadians by Michael J. MacLean Pdf

This book steps back to take stock of what we know and do not know, what is being done and what needs to be done about abuse and neglect of older people. Twenty-seven authors from across Canada have collaborated to bring together insight and analysis from their diverse perspectives: practice, education, policy-making and research.

Author : Chris Rider
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781527561304

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A Brief History of Genetics by Chris Rider Pdf

Biological inheritance, the passage of key characteristics down the generations, has always held mankind’s fascination. It is fundamental to the breeding of plants and animals with desirable traits. Genetics, the scientific study of inheritance, can be traced back to a particular set of simple but ground-breaking studies carried out 170 years ago. The awareness that numerous diseases are inherited gives this subject considerable medical importance. The progressive advances in genetics now bring us to the point where we have unravelled the entire human genome, and that of many other species. We can intervene very precisely with the genetic make-up of our agricultural crops and animals, and even ourselves. Genetics now enables us to understand cancer and develop novel protein medicines. It has also provided us with DNA fingerprinting for the solving of serious crime. This book explains for a lay readership how, where and when this powerful science emerged.

Author : Marvin David Feit,Michael J. Holosko
Publisher : Canadian Scholars’ Press
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781551302331

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Social Work Practice with the Elderly by Marvin David Feit,Michael J. Holosko Pdf

The third edition describes significant practice issues and challenges facing gerontological social workers, working with the fastest growing demographic cohort in North America. Insightful and creative practitioners provide current accounts and case examples from their work in a variety of settings. The material includes both micro and macro practice and offers a focus on advanced specialty practice while also providing an advanced generalist model. All the chapters have been rewritten and updated by adding related additional readings and websites. Six new chapters have been added on sensory impairment, HIV/AIDS, elder abuse, community-assisted living, rural elderly, retirement, and volunteerism. "Social Work Practice with the Elderly" offers an exciting collection of well-crafted readings and will be useful for any social work student at the undergraduate or graduate level. It will also be a valuable resource for those in other helping professions who work side by side with social workers in this field: nurses, physiotherapists, music and art therapists, psychologists, physicians, recreational therapists, speech and language therapists, and clergy.

Author : Mary Joy Quinn, RN, MA,Susan K. Tomita, MSW, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1997-06-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 082615123X

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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.