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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Lee, M. (2008). Caregiver stress and elder abuse among Korean family caregivers of older adults with disabilities. Journal of Family Violence, 23(8), 707-712.
Themes:
Intercultural* and risk factors and vulnerability*
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*
Maas, M.L., Specht, J.P., Buckwalter, K.C., Gittler, J. & Bechen, K. (2008). Nursing home staffing and training recommendations for promoting older adults’ quality of care and life. Research in Gerontological Nursing, 1(2), 123-133.
Themes:
Institution* and training*
Manthorpe, J. (2008). Abuse of vulnerable adults: what do we know about interventions? Community Care, 17(1/2), 34-35.
Themes:
Intervention* and risk factors and vulnerability*
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*
Nerenberg, L. (2008). Elder abuse prevention: emerging trends and promising strategies. Springer Publishing Company, New York, 300 p.
Themes:
Intervention* and prevention*