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Advances in Elder Abuse Research Practice, Legislation and Policy
Title
Advances in Elder Abuse Research [electronic resource] : Practice, Legislation and Policy / edited by Amanda Phelan.
ISBN
9783030250935
Edition
1st ed. 2020.
Publication
Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2020.
Physical Description
1 online resource (XII, 266 p.) 13 illus.
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Summary
This book provides an insight into advances in elder abuse in the areas of research, policy, practice and legislation. It provides readers with a broad understanding of the topic and considers the progress in elder abuse knowledge. The book explores the nexus of ageism and elder abuse, describes key social policies and their legislative manifestation, covers major policies and programs related to elder abuse, defines elder sexual abuse and much more. It offers the reader a comprehensive insight into new perspectives and approaches to both understanding and responding to elder abuse. As such it will be an asset to academics, students, healthcare practitioners, policy makers and the general public.
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Language
English
Added to Catalog
January 06, 2020
Series
International Perspectives on Aging, 24
Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction (Amanda Phelan)
Chapter 2. The intersection of ageism and elder abuse (Amanda Phelan & Liat Ayalon)
Chapter 3. Policy and its implementation in elder abuse emphasizing new and changed legislation (Ariela Lowenstein & Israel Doran)
Chapter 4. Person centred approaches in capacity legislation (Amanda Phelan & Patricia Rickard Clarke)
Chapter 5. Elder Abuse Policy—Past, Present, and Future Trends (Pamela Teaster)
Chapter 6. Sexual abuse of older people (Wenche Malmedal)
Chapter 7. Self neglect (Mary Rose Day)
Chapter 8. Financial abuse of older people (Amanda Phelan)
Chapter 9. Empowering older people to financially protect themselves (Deirdre O Donnell)
Chapter 10. Dementia and elder abuse (Claudia Cooper)
Chapter 11. Elder abuse in the LGBT population (Gloria Gutman)
Chapter 12. Gender issues in elder abuse (Bridget Penhale)
Chapter 13. Resident to resident aggression (Thomas Goergen)
Chapter 14. An ecological perspective on elder abuse interventions (Amanda Phelan & Deirdre O Donnell)
Chapter 15. Elder abuse forensic centres (Laura Mosqueda)
Chapter 16. Conclusion.
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