Laumann, E. O., Leitsch, S. A. & Waite, L. J. (2008). Elder mistreatment in the United States: Prevalence estimates from a national representative study. Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 63B(4), S248-S25.
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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Leonora, M. (2008). The hidden toll. Adults learning, 19(9), 28-29.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*
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*
Ludwig, M.W. (2008). Abuse, harassment, and deception: how the FDCPA is failing America’s elderly debtors. Elder Law Journal, 16(1), 135-166.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*
McDonald, L. (2008). Editorial. Indian Journal of Gerontology, 22(3/4), ii-x.
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*
Stiegel, L.A. & Klem, E. V. (2008). Power of attorney abuse: what states can do about it: a comparison of current state laws with the new Uniform Power of Attorney Act. AARP, Public Policy Institute, Washington, DC, 89p.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*
Thayer, C. (2008). AARP Bulletin survey on identity theft: executive summary. AARP, Knowledge Management, Washington DC, 5p.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment*
Wiglesworth, A., Kemp, B., & Mosqueda, L. (2008). Combating elder and dependent adult mistreatment: The role of the clinical psychologist. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 20(3), 207-230.
Bullock, K. (2007). The vulnerability for elder abuse among a sample of custodial grandfathers: An exploratory study. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 19(3-4), 133-150.