Background Elder abuse is recognised worldwide as a serious problem, yet quantitative
syntheses of prevalence studies are rare. We aimed to quantify and understand prevalence …

This article is based on the lecture for the 2014 American Geriatrics Society Outstanding
Scientific Achievement for Clinical Investigation Award. Elder abuse is a global public health …

The WHO World report on ageing and health is not for the book shelf it is a living breathing
testament to all older people who have fought for their voice to be heard at all levels of …

Because older victims of abuse tend to be isolated, their interactions with physicians are
important opportunities to recognize abuse and intervene. This review explores the …

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 …

Background. The financial exploitation of older adults was recently recognized by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a serious public health problem. Knowledge …

Background Resident-to-resident aggression in nursing homes is a public health problem of
growing concern, impacting the safety, health and well-being of all residents involved …

Background Since older population in India continue to rely on family and social networks
for care and support, understanding the health outcomes associated with violence within …

Longstanding divergences in the definitions and data elements used to collect information
on Elder Abuse (EA) make it diffi cult to measure EA nationally, compare the problem across …

Background Globally, elder abuse is a common form of violence against the elderly. This
study examines the association of disability and functional ability measures with elder abuse …