Ramnarace, C. (2009). Tempting targets. AARP Bulletin, 50(6), 14-16.
Themes:
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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Seal, C.A. (2009). Financial exploitation of seniors. Victimization of the elderly and disabled, 12(1), 1-12.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*
Aaron, R. (2008). Bankruptcy to thwart responsibility for financial abuse of the elderly. Marquette Elder’s Advisor, 9(2), 299-318.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*
Alves, L.M. & Wilson, S.R. (2008). The effects of loneliness on telemarketing fraud vulnerability among older adults. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 20(1), 63-85.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*
Christiansen, M.A. (2008). Unconscionable : financial exploitation of elderly persons with dementia. Marquette Elder’s Advisor, 9(2), 383-416.
Connel-Carrick, K. & Scannapieco, M. (2008). Adult protective services: State of the workforce and worker development. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 29(2), 189-206.
Dong, W. & Gorbien, M. (2007). Elder abuse and neglect in an urban Chinese population. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 19(3/4), 79-96.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*
Fulmer, T. (2008). Screening for Mistreatment of Older Adults. American Journal of Nursing, 108(12), 52-59.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*
Gupta, R. & Chaudhuri, A. (2008). Elder abuse in a cross-cultural context: assessment, policy and practice. Indian Journal of Gerontology, 22(3/4), 373-393.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*
Harkness, D.S. (2008). When over-the-limit is over the top: addressing the adverse impact of unconscionable consumer-credit practices on the elderly. Elder Law Journal, 16(1), 1-31.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*