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*
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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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*
Nahmiash, D. & Schwartz, R. (2008). A community response to financial abuse of older adults. Indian Journal of Gerontology, 22(3/4), 265-290.
Themes:
Community-based* and financial mistreatment*
Keating, P. (2008). Grifting grandma. Smartmoney, 17(8), 40-41.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*
Kurrle, S. & Naughtin, G. (2008). An overview of elder abuse and neglect in Australia. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 20(2), 108-125.