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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Bizzini, L. & Rapin, C.-H. (2007). L'âgisme. Une forme de discrimination qui porte préjudice aux personnes âgées et prépare le terrain de la négligence et de la violence. Gérontologie et Société, 123(4), 263-278.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*
Brook, G. (2008). Elder Abuse and Neglect: Past Endeavours as a Springboard for the Future. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work Review, 20(3), 44-51.
Themes:
Definition* and public policies*
Burgess, A. W., Ramsey-Klawsnik, H., & Gregorian, S. B. (2008). Comparing Routes of Reporting in Elder Sexual Abuse Cases. Journal of Elder Abuse & Neglect, 20(4), 336 352.
Themes:
Reporting* and sexual mistreatment*
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.
Connolly, M.-T. (2008). Elder self-neglect and the justice system : An essay from an interdisciplinary perspective. Journal of American Geriatrics Society, 56(S2), 244-252.
Cooper, C., Selwood, A. & Livingston, G. (2008). The prevalence of elder abuse and neglect: A systematic review. Age and Ageing, 37(2), 151-160.
Cox, B. E. (2008). Combating elder abuse: the role of guardians for older people in residential care. Journal of Adult Protection, 10(2), 33 38.
Themes:
Community dwelling*
Cox, K. (2008). The application of crime science to the prevention of elder abuse. British Journal of Nursing, 17(13), 850-854.
Themes:
Risk factors and vulnerability*