Advances in Elder Abuse Research Practice, Legislation and Policy

This book provides an insight into advances in elder abuse in the areas of research, policy, practice and legislation. It provides readers with a broad understanding of the topic and considers the progress in elder abuse knowledge. The book explores the nexus of ageism and elder abuse, describes key...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Phelan, Amanda (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2020, 2020
Edition:1st ed. 2020
Series:International Perspectives on Aging
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Introduction (Amanda Phelan)
  • Chapter 2. The intersection of ageism and elder abuse (Amanda Phelan & Liat Ayalon)
  • Chapter 3. Policy and its implementation in elder abuse emphasizing new and changed legislation (Ariela Lowenstein & Israel Doran)
  • Chapter 4. Person centred approaches in capacity legislation (Amanda Phelan & Patricia Rickard Clarke)
  • Chapter 5. Elder Abuse Policy—Past, Present, and Future Trends (Pamela Teaster)
  • Chapter 6. Sexual abuse of older people (Wenche Malmedal)
  • Chapter 7. Self neglect (Mary Rose Day)
  • Chapter 8. Financial abuse of older people (Amanda Phelan)
  • Chapter 9. Empowering older people to financially protect themselves (Deirdre O Donnell)
  • Chapter 10. Dementia and elder abuse (Claudia Cooper)
  • Chapter 11. Elder abuse in the LGBT population (Gloria Gutman)
  • Chapter 12. Gender issues in elder abuse (Bridget Penhale)
  • Chapter 13. Resident to resident aggression (Thomas Goergen)
  • Chapter 14. An ecological perspective on elder abuseinterventions (Amanda Phelan & Deirdre O Donnell)
  • Chapter 15. Elder abuse forensic centres (Laura Mosqueda)
  • Chapter 16. Conclusion