Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults

A Discussion Paper

• Author(s): L. McDonald, A. Collins, Canada. Health Canada, Canada. Family Violence Prevention Unit,
• Publisher: Health Canada
• Pages: 80
• ISBN_10: 0662272927
  ISBN_13: 9780662272922
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Family & Relationships / Abuse / Elder Abuse ,

Description:... The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the important developments that have occurred in the field of research related to the abuse & neglect of older adults since 1989. The first section briefly reviews previous Canadian research on the subject. Section 2 covers the definitions of the different types of abuse & neglect and discusses the disputes that have arisen over how to define. Subsequent sections review the research on the following: abuse & neglect of older adults in domestic and institutional settings; characteristics of victims and perpetrators; theories of abuse & neglect; risk factors for abuse; protocols for abuse & neglect detection, assessment, and intervention; programs and services developed to address the issue; and prevention. The final section is a brief look to the future.