Leclerc, N. & Beaulieu, M. (2004). Peur du crime et santé mentale des personnes âgées : comprendre pour mieux intervenir. Intervention, 121, 51-60.
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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Montminy, L. & Drouin, C. (2004). L'intervention en maison d'hébergement auprès des aînées victimes de violence conjugale. Intervention, 121, 90-99.
Themes:
Institution*, intervention* and intimate partner violence*
2003
Badeau, D. (2003). « Aïe, tu me fais mal! » ou la violence au quotidien. Frontières, 15(2), 63-69.
Themes:
Consequences*
Beaulieu, M., Leclerc, N. & Dubé, M. (2003). Fear of crime among the elderly: An analysis of mental health issues. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 40(4), 121-139.
Brotman, S., Ryan, B. & Cormier, R. (2003). The health and social service needs of gay and lesbian elders and their families in Canada. The Gerontologist, 43(2), 192-202.
Themes:
Laws/ rights and freedoms/ legal aspects* and lgbt*
Cohen-Lithwick, M. (2003). Elder abuse: whose problem is it? Intervention, 119, 24-34.
Themes:
Intervention*
2002
Beaulieu, M. (2002). La protection des personnes aînées contre l’exploitation. Analyse critique du rapport « L’exploitation des personnes âgées, vers un filet de protection resserré ». Rapport de consultation et de recommandations. Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse. Octobre 2001. Le Gérontophile, 24(2), 34-39.
Nahmiash, D. (2002). Powerlessness and abuse and neglect of older adults. Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 14(1), 21-47.