Elder maltreatment (EM) has been understood as a worldwide major public health threat for
decades, yet it remains a form of victimization receiving limited attention, resources, and …

Elder abuse is a global systemic problem in which one or more traumatic or stressful life
experiences directly affect older adults, their families, and communities. Despite its …

Abstract Background and Objectives Person-centered care (PCC) applied to elder
mistreatment interventions is an approach to include victim priorities. Although PCC may …

Background Elder abuse is a major cause of injury, morbidity, and death. We aimed to
identify the factors associated with interventions against suspected physical abuse in older …

We have written this book primarily for those working with clients experiencing violence from
someone in their family or in a close relationship. Such service providers include social …

This study examined the experiences and the perceptions of elder mistreatment (EM), as
well as help-seeking knowledge and behaviors, particularly about Adult Protective Services …

Repeat referral to adult protective services APS (recurrence) is a much-discussed topic
among APS agencies as it may indicate ongoing harm, yet there is limited research …

Abstract Background and Objectives Adult Protective Services (APS) are the frontline
agencies investigating elder mistreatment and providing/coordinating postinvestigation …

Little research is available specific to the service needs or related barriers of maltreated
older adults. Further, no studies have asked at-risk older adults directly for their perspectives …

Elder abuse occurs when a family member or caregiver acts, or neglects to act, in a way that
harms or poses harm to an older adult (Karch & Crosby, 2016). There are other definitions of …