Elder abuse is a global problem gaining recognition due to its severe impact on victims and
the ageing population. Increased recognition has led to the investigation of perpetrator and …

This article presents the results of a systematic review of the consequences of elder abuse
and neglect (EAN). A systematic search was conducted in seven electronic databases and …

Social isolation and loneliness are serious yet underappreciated public health risks that
affect a significant portion of the older adult population. Approximately one-quarter of …

Since the first case of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 causing the COVID-19 illness was
diagnosed in the United States on January 20, 2020, 1 a steady stream of new policy …

Importance Intimate partner violence (IPV) and abuse of older or vulnerable adults are
common in the United States but often remain undetected. In addition to the immediate …

Background The detection of elder mistreatment is emerging as a public health priority;
however, abusive behaviors exercised by caregivers are little known and rarely detected …

Background Elder abuse is underreported and undertreated. Methods for prevention and
intervention are being developed, but the knowledge guiding such measures is often …

Elder abuse is a growing societal concern, affecting at least 1 in 10 older Americans.
Researchers and practitioners alike consistently assert that a dramatic discrepancy exists …

In view of the rapidly aging population, increasing attention has been paid to studying
persons with dementia. Factors associated with its onset, prognosis, and treatment as well …

Objective: to identify the prevalence of physical aggression and neglect and abandonment
in the hospitalizations of Brazilian elderly people for violence and assault from 2008 to 2013 …