Pillemer, K., Burnes, D., Riffin, C. & Lachs, M. (2016). Elder abuse: Global situation, risk factors, and prevention strategies. Gerontologist, 56(S2), 194-205.
Themes:
Prevention* and risk factors and vulnerability*
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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Saylor, K. M. (2016). Multiple Approaches to Understanding and Preventing Elder Abuse: Introduction to the Cross-Disciplinary National Institutes of Health Workshop. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 28(4-5), 179-184.
Teresi, J. A., Burnes, D., Skowron, E. A., Dutton, M. A., Mosqueda, L., Lachs, M. S. & Pillemer, K. (2016). State of the Science on Prevention of Elder Abuse and Lessons Learned from Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Prevention: Toward a Conceptual Framework for Research. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 28(4-5), 263-300.
Themes:
Prevention*, research* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Tchotourian, I. (2016). Littératie financière : une solution efficace pour la protection des personnes aînées ? Revue générale de droit, 46(hors série), 155-217.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment* and prevention*
Aldrich, N. & Benson, W. (2015). Preventing and combating the 'Crime of the Century'--financial exploitation. Aging Today. 1-14.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment* and prevention*
Bowers, L. A. (2015). Feature. Four steps to protect residents from financial abuse. Long-Term Living, 64(2), 18-19.
Themes:
Financial mistreatment* and prevention*
Corbi, G., Grattagliano, I., Ivshina, E., Ferrara, N., Solimeno Cipriano, A. & Campobasso, C. P. (2015). Elderly abuse: risk factors and nursing role. Internal & Emergency Medicine, 10(3), 297-303.
Themes:
Intervention*, prevention* and risk factors and vulnerability*
Falk, N. L., Baigis, J. & Kopac, C. (2015). Elder justice: Preventing and intervening in elder mistreatment. Nursing Outlook, 63(5), 610-613.
Themes:
Intervention* and prevention*
Bédard, M.-E. & Beaulieu, M. (2015). La défense des droits des aînés au Québec : protection et empowerment. Le Sociographe, 2(50), 33-42.
Green, D. (2015). Safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults. Nursing & Residential Care, 17(5), 293-296.
Themes:
Prevention*