Because the dynamics of elder abuse are not readily discernible, detection and intervention
are possible only after abuse has occurred. Yet, some elder abuse can be prevented by …

Specialized programs to handle incidences of elder abuse often are put forward as the
solution to this problem. Elder abuse, however, is not clearly defined, affects relatively small …

Elder abuse occurs most commonly in residential rather than institutional settings, and the
most likely perpetrators are known by the victim. Although a defined set of risk factors has …

There are two primary sources for understanding the reality of elder abuse. The first is
empirical and derived from scientific study of its nature and scope. The second is …

Elder abuse, also called elder mistreatment or elder maltreatment, includes psychological,
physical, and sexual abuse, neglect (caregiver neglect and self-neglect), and financial …

There has been very limited research on elder abuse, although there is some evidence that
suggests it may be nearly as widespread in the community as child abuse (Bourland, 1990; …

Ten percent of older adults experience elder mistreatment, and it is much more common in
older adults with dementia. It is associated with higher rates of psychological distress …

The authors investigated types and patterns of elder abuse by paid caregivers in long-term
care and assessed the role of several risk factors for different abuses and for multiple abuse …

OBJECTIVES:(1) To assess the prevalence and the consequences of chronic verbal
aggression, physical aggression, financial mistreatment, and neglect in a community‐based …

The purpose of this study was to use rigorous systematic review methods to summarize the
effectiveness of interventions for elder abuse. Only eight studies met our inclusion criteria …