Lowenstein, A. & Doron, I. (2008). Times of transition: Elder abuse and neglect in Israel. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 20(2), 181-206.
Themes:
Extent of the phenomenon* and financial mistreatment*
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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Penhale, B. (2008). Elder abuse in the United Kingdom. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 20(2), 151-168.
Podnieks, E. (2008). Elder abuse: The Canadian experience. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 20(2), 126-150.
Lachs, M., Bachman, R., Williams, C. S. & O’Leary, J. R. (2007). Resident-to-resident elder mistreatment and police contact in nursing homes: findings from a population-based cohort. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 55(6), 840 845.
Lowenthal, A. (2007). Elder abuse and diversity: An overview. Journal of Elder Law Attorney, 17(2), 23-27.
Themes:
Extent of the phenomenon*
Vida, S., Monks, R. C. & Des Rosiers, P. (2002). Prevalence and correlates of elder abuse and neglect in a geriatric psychiatry service. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 47(5), 459-467.
Themes:
Extent of the phenomenon*
Montminy, L. (1998). Pour mieux connaître et comprendre la problématique des mauvais traitements exercés envers les personnes âgées. Intervention, (106), 8-19.
Beaulieu, M. (1992a). Elder abuse: Levels of scientific knowledge in Quebec. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 4(1-2), 135-149.
Themes:
Extent of the phenomenon* and research*
Lithwick, M. (1992). A comprehensive approach to elder abuse. Journal of Jewish Communal Service, 68(2), 123-132.
Themes:
Extent of the phenomenon*