Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to explore the similarities and differences of legal
responses to older adults who may be at risk of harm or abuse in the UK, Ireland, Australia …

This introductory chapter outlines the context in which this book has been written in terms of
the audience, the profession and the experience of the authors. It identifies the need for the …

The remains of past people are a testament to their lived experiences and of the
environment in which they lived. Synthesising the latest research, this book critically …

Patient and public involvement is widely accepted as good practice in dementia research
contributing substantial benefits to research quality. Reports detailing involvement of …

Introduction Residents in nursing homes do not always get qualitatively good nursing care,
and research shows that residents' basic care needs are sometimes neglected. Neglect in …

Elder abuse is a global public health problem with severe social costs. Research on elder
abuse has gradually increased; however, less attention has been paid to older adults' …

Elder abuse is an emerging worldwide public health, human right, and social priority for
governments and health policy makers. The aim of the current study was to provide an in …

All social work includes assessment and all assessment includes a relationship. A key
message woven throughout this book is that social work, and particularly assessment, is …

People with intellectual disabilities appear to be more vulnerable to victimization. However,
few studies have assessed victimization in these groups and those that do exist are highly …

Abstract Background and Objectives Without an effective screening tool, accompanied by
clear guidelines of what to do when elder abuse is suspected, health workers may face …