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Nov 25, 2021 · In 2021, a report by the House of Lords described abuse of older people, particularly those with dementia, as complex, poorly measured, and hidden.5 Physical abuse includes violence, but psychological and financial abuse is recorded as the most common form of harm, including manipulation of older people to obtain assets through marriage, wills ...
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Jun 28, 2022 · Elder abuse has been linked to severe consequences for victims such as psychological and physical harm and financial loss, with poly-victimization—the co-occurrence of abuse types—likely to result in increased impact (Jackson & Hafemeister, 2011; Ramsey-Klawsnik, 2017; Yunus et al., 2019).
Feb 28, 2024 · Abuse of older people is a global public health problem. 1 In 2021, the World Health Organization launched the United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing, with a key focus on tackling elder abuse. 2 The UK is also giving attention to the problem. 3 In 2023, the domestic abuse commissioner for England and Wales, Nicole Jacobs, supported a call by th...
May 5, 2015 · As populations age, it is becoming increasingly necessary for physicians to identify, assess and initiate management of elder abuse. Research into how best to do this is therefore of substantial importance. The complexity of the issue, however, means that research into elder abuse is inherently challenging.
- Xuyi Mimi Wang, Sarah Brisbin, Tenneille Loo, Sharon Straus
- 10.1503/cmaj.141329
- 2015
- CMAJ. 2015 May 19; 187(8): 575-581.
This review highlights the epidemiology of elder abuse and the complexities of research and practice. National longitudinal research is needed to better define the incidence, risk and protective factors, and consequences of elder abuse in diverse racial and ethnic populations.
- Xin Qi Dong
- 2015/06
- 10.1111/jgs.13454
Dec 2, 2023 · Background. Elder abuse is a global human rights issue, particularly in residential care settings where there is limited understanding of older people's experiences of this phenomenon. This scoping review aims to map and describe the existing literature on this phenomenon. Methods.
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Apr 8, 2021 · It is important for elder abuse to first be accurately detected and diagnosed so that swift action can then be taken to intervene before the patient faces any further mistreatment. Yet, studies have shown that healthcare professionals are often inadequately equipped to identify cases of abuse.
