Melchiorre, M.G., Chiatti. C. & Lamura, G. (2012). Tackling the phenomenon of elder abuse in Italy: A review of existing legislation and policies as a learning resource. Educational Gerontology, 38(10), 699-712.
This section suggests a selection of international publications on mistreatment of older adults that have been published since 2007. A scientific literature review is carried out every six months in order to regularly enhance this reference list.
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Harbison, J., Coughlan, S., Beaulieu, M., Karabanow, J., VanderPlaat, M., Wildeman, S. & Wexler, E. (2012). Understanding “Elder Abuse and Neglect”: A Critique of Assumptions Underpinning Responses to the Mistreatment and Neglect of Older People. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect. 24(2), 88-103.
Mills, W. L., Roush, R. E., Moye, J., Kunik, M. E., Wilson, N. L., Taffet, G. E. & Naik, A. D. (2012). An Educational Program to Assist Clinicians in Identifying Elder Investment Fraud and Financial Exploitation. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 33(4), 351-363.
Mixson, P., Dayton, C. & Ramsey-Klawsnik, H. (2012). Banding Together: The Work of a Joint Volunteer Committee Yields Much-Needed Resources on Elder Abuse Intervention. Generations, 36(3), 97-99.
Themes:
Intervention*
Moulias, R. (2012). Abus et violences envers les professionnels de l'assistance et du soin (care) de longue durée. Gerontologie, 161, 16-27.
Themes:
Wellness Care*
Moulias, R. & Moulias, S. (2012). Les six piliers de la maltraitance. La Revue de Gériatrie, 37(5), 331-337.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Moulias, R., Moulias, S. & Busby, F. (2012). Éthique et le concept de bientraitance. La Revue de gériatrie, 37(10), 829-835.
Themes:
Wellness Care*
Moulias, R., Moulias, S., Franco, A. & Meaume, S. (2012). Le syndrome du soin inapproprié. Une situation gériatrique courante sévère, mais curable. La Revue de Gériatrie, 37(5), 323-329.
Themes:
Intervention*
Hébert, B., Chamberland, L. & Chacha Enriquez, M. (2012). Les aîné-es trans : une population émergente ayant des besoins spécifiques en soins de santé, en services sociaux et en soins liés au vieillissement. Frontières, 25(1), 57-81.
Nerenberg, L., Davies, M. & Navarro, A.A. (2012). In Pursuit of a Useful Framework to Champion Elder Justice. Generations, 36(3), 89-96.