Dong, X. (2012). Advancing the Field of Elder Abuse: Future Directions and Policy Implications. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 60(11), 2151-2156.
Themes:
Public policies*
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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Dong, X. (2012). Culture Diversity and Elder Abuse: Implications for Research, Education, and Policy. Generations, 36(3), 40-42.
Themes:
Intercultural*, public policies*, research* and training*
Dong, X. & Simon M.A. (2012). Elder abuse : existing national policies and programs to defend the rights and safety of older adults. National Academiy on an Aging Society. Public Policy & Aging Report, 22(1).
Themes:
Public policies*
Hirschel, A.E. & Anetzberger, G.J. (2012). Evaluating and enhancing federal responses to abuse and neglect in long term care facilities. National Academiy on an Aging Society. Public Policy & Aging Report, 22(1), 22-27.
Themes:
Public policies*
Kohl, H., Sanders, B. & Blumenthal, R. (2012). Elder Abuse: What is the Federal Role? Generations, 36(3), 106-110.
Themes:
Public policies*
Beaulieu, M. (2012). Contrer la maltraitance envers les personnes aînées au Québec. Bilan historique des politiques publiques et inventaire des principales actions. Risques & qualité, 9(4), 59-65.
Themes:
Public policies*
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.
Van den Heuvel, W. J. A. (2012). Discrimination against older people. Reviews in Clinical Gerontology, 22(4), 293-300.
Themes:
Ageism*, public policies* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Wilson, D.M., Osei-Waree, J., Hewitt, J.A. & Broad, A. (2012). Canadian provincial, territorial, and federal government aging policies : A systematic review. Advances in Aging Research, 1(2), 38-46.
Themes:
Public policies* and systematic review and meta analysis*
Ash, A. (2011). A Cognitive Mask? Camouflaging Dilemmas in Street-Level Policy Implementation to Safeguard Older People from Abuse. British Journal of Social Work, advanced access publication 29 November 2011, 17p.
Themes:
Public policies*