Shao, J., Zhang, Q., Ren, Y., Li, X., & Lin, T. (2019). Why are older adults victims of fraud? Current knowledge and prospects regarding older adults’ vulnerability to fraud. Journal Of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 31(3), 225–243.
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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Touza, C., & Prado, C. (2019). Prevention of elder abuse in long-term care facilities. Educational Gerontology, 45(8), 530–546.
Themes:
Living environments* and prevention*
Halicka, M., Halicki, J., Kramkowska, E. & Szafranek, A. (2018). Suggestions for Prevention Measures Based on Polish Research Concerning Older Victims of Domestic Violence. British Journal of Social Work, 48(4), 982–999.
Themes:
Intervention*, intimate partner violence* and prevention*
Beaulieu, M., Bédard-Lessard, J., Carbonneau, H., Éthier, S., Fortier, J., Morin, C., … Salles, M. (2018). The Contribution of Canadian Non-Profit Organisations in Countering Material and Financial Mistreatment of Older Adults. British Journal of Social Work, 48(4), 943–961.
Themes:
Community-based*, detection and identification* and prevention*
Aas, G. (2018). The Norwegian Police and Victims of Elder Abuse Close and Familial Relationships. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 30(1), 20-41.
Themes:
Family violence*, intervention* and prevention*
Beaulieu, M. et Maillé, I. (2018). Le bénévolat des aînés en matière de lutte contre la maltraitance : une participation sociale méconnue. Vie et vieillissement, 15(3), 53-60.
Dabove, M. I. (2018). Autonomy, Self-determination, and Human Rights: Legal Safeguards in Argentina to Prevent Elder Abuse and Neglect. International Journal of Law, Policy & the Family, 32(1), 80–92.
Daly, J. M. (2018). Elder Abuse Prevention. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 44(7), 21 30.
Themes:
Prevention*
Ernst, J. S. & Maschi, T. (2018). Trauma-informed care and elder abuse: a synergistic alliance. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 30(5), 354–367.
Themes:
Explanatory theories and approaches*, intervention* and prevention*
Levy, S. R. (2018). Toward Reducing Ageism: PEACE (Positive Education about Aging and Contact Experiences) Model. Gerontologist, 58(2), 226–232.
Themes:
Ageism*, explanatory theories and approaches* and prevention*