Executive summary Elder abuse is a highly complex social problem. The abuse takes many
forms, including: financial, physical, psychological, social and sexual as well as the more …

Abuse of older people is a growing challenge in all societies. This is particularly pertinent as
demographics demonstrate a global ageing population. For example, Leeson and Harper …

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 …

The concept of elder abuse is a relatively recent one, and there is ongoing debate around its
definition and interpretation. Policy in America, the United Kingdom, and Ireland has been …

This article presents evidence from recent studies on the prevalence of different forms of
elder abuse. After a review of definitions and measures of elder abuse, the findings of 20 …

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Adopting an interdisciplinary framework in recognition of the range of domestic and
institutional settings in which elder abuse can occur, this book both explains the nature of …

Elder abuse is a multifaceted and often hidden form of abuse. There is currently no national
data on the prevalence of elder abuse in Australia. Based on international studies, it is …

Elder abuse has devastating consequences for older persons such as a poor quality of life,
psychological distress, and loss of property and security. It is also associated with increased …

Within the last 6 years there has been increasing recognition of the problem of elder abuse
and neglect in the United Kingdom (UK). However, defining elder abuse and neglect …