Abuse and Neglect of the Elderly in India
This book highlights different aspects of the problem of elder abuse and neglect in India, and discusses its forms as well as means of prevention, intervention and management. It presents a framework for understanding the occurrence of elder abuse and neglect in India, placing the discussion within...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Singapore
Springer Nature Singapore
2018, 2018
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2018 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction: A Socio-demographic Overview from India
- Reflections on Elder Abuse and Neglect in India
- Theories of Elder Abuse in the Indian Context
- Family Violence and Elder Abuse in India
- Epidemiology of Elder Abuse in India
- Incidence of Elder Abuse in Maharashtra: Policy and Programmatic Implications
- Contextualizing Elderly Abuse and Neglect in institutional and home settings
- Vulnerability of Elderly Widows to Abuse and Violence: Findings from Eastern India
- Are the Elderly Safe in their Own Households? : New Evidence from Seven States of India
- Abuse of HIV Positive Elders
- Creating Conducive spaces for Elder Abuse Interventions: Perceptions of Health care Professionals
- Prevention and Management of Elder Abuse