Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Older people
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
Opening the Door on Elder Abuse
Author: Opening the Door to Elder Abuse
Author: Unseen Wounds
Author: Danish Ali BajwaPublisher:
ISBN: 9789693492149
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Behind closed doors, a hidden epidemic silently plagues the lives of older adults worldwide. Unseen Wounds: Understanding and Addressing Elder Abuse is an eye-opening exploration of this pervasive issue that demands our attention. This book delves into the depths of elder abuse, unraveling its various forms-physical, emotional, financial, and neglect-and the profound impact it has on the lives of older adults. In Unseen Wounds, you will embark on a transformative journey of understanding. With compelling case studies, research findings, and expert insights, you will gain a deep awareness of the hidden epidemic that affects our aging population. From exploring the root causes of elder abuse to unveiling the long-term consequences on physical and emotional well-being, this book unravels the intricate web of mistreatment that older adults endure. But it doesn't stop at awareness. Unseen Wounds equips you with powerful strategies to address and prevent elder abuse. Discover the vital role of prevention, early intervention, and support services in building a society that cherishes and protects its elder population. Through the exploration of trauma-informed care, counseling, and comprehensive support networks, you will learn how to support survivors on their journey towards healing and recovery. Unseen Wounds also embraces a global perspective, delving into cross-cultural perspectives and the challenges faced by diverse societies in combatting elder abuse. By understanding the cultural nuances that shape abuse dynamics, this book empowers you to develop culturally sensitive approaches that foster change within your own community. This book is not just a call to action; it is a beacon of hope. It invites individuals, communities, organizations, and policymakers to join the movement towards a world free from elder abuse. By turning the spotlight on the unseen wounds inflicted upon older adults, we can foster a society that values, respects, and safeguards the rights of our elder population. Unseen Wounds: Understanding and Addressing Elder Abuse is an essential resource for anyone passionate about making a difference. Whether you are a caregiver, a concerned family member, a healthcare professional, or an advocate, this book empowers you with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to take a stand against elder abuse. Together, let us unveil the unseen wounds, break the silence, and create a future where older adults can age with dignity, security, and the support they deserve
Elder Abuse
Author: Amy CarneyPublisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0128163704
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Elder Abuse: Forensic, Legal and Medical Aspects focuses on the psychological, financial and physical abuse and neglect that is widespread in elder abuse across socioeconomic levels. It provides expert information on forensic and legal topics that professionals need to understand to confront these crimes. The topics included are those most important in the detection and prosecution of elder abuse. Identification and epidemiology are discussed, as are types and presentations of abuse. Written at a level for both professionals and students who wish to gain a broader understanding of specific forensic topics in elder maltreatment, this book is an ideal source. Covers the physical, sexual, financial and psychological types of elder abuse Includes a section on domestic violence in the elderly, as well as wound identification Provides a multidisciplinary approach that is emphasized with special sections on death investigation, evidence collection, the medical examiner’s responsibilities, and the response of the justice system
A Practical Guide for Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Elderly Abuse
Author: Scott D. TrostelPublisher:
ISBN: 0925436232
Category : Aging
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR ENDING THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF ELDERLY ABUSE is a slef-help book for unraveling the confusion and reluctance of those who want to help the elderly get out of the vary vicious cycle of abuse. It is based on the author's own experiences as a coiurt appointed guardian charged with ending five years of financial and psychological abuse to an 82 year old man. Filed with antadotal accounts of the problems and his soluntions, including use of the law enforcement agencies, courts, medical providers and others.Filled with things to expect when you are granted guardian status, things you need to do immediately to separate the abuser and what to do with the elderly abused person to help them understand and get back some order to their life.
Opening the Door
Author: Adrienne CrowderPublisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780876307540
Category : Adult child sexual abuse victims
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
First Published in 1995. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Elder Abuse
Author: United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on AgingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Offenses against the person
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Elder Abuse in the LGBTQ2SA+ Community
Author: Claire RobsonPublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3031333179
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
This book describes and analyzes the lived experience of elder abuse from the queer community. It discusses the experiences by transwomen, gay men and lesbians of financial abuse, physical and sexual abuse, homophobic abuse, and neglect within partner relationships, residential care, in home care, and religious organizations. Queer and trans elders have been described as ‘The Silent Generation’, since they have lived through times when their sexual and gender identities were criminalized and pathologized. The book shows that they are far more at risk to suffer abuse and neglect by those they should be able to trust, since they are more likely to have encountered all key risk factors, such as isolation, previous abuse and trauma, and mistrust of the health care system. Their vulnerability has been overlooked and this book addresses that gap. As such, this book provides a great resource to anyone working with elders, including medical professionals, care providers, police, counsellors, and policy makers.
Elder Abuse and Mistreatment
Author: Joanna MellorPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135023778
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Provide the most effective service possible to help victims of this growing social problem Elder Abuse and Mistreatment is a comprehensive overview of current policy issues, new practice models, and up-to-date research on elder abuse and neglect. Experts in the field provide insight into elder abuse with newly examined populations to create an understanding of how to design service plans for victims of abuse and family mistreatment. The book addresses all forms of abuse and neglect, examining the value issues and ethical dilemmas that social workers face in providing service to elderly abuse victims and their families. Elder abuse and neglect is a social problem of increasing concern to policymakers, practitioners, and researchers in the United States and around the world. Elder Abuse and Mistreatment incorporates health, mental health, and social service perspectives that assist social work and health care professionals with interdisciplinary teamwork. The book examines the Elder Justice Act, the Madrid 2002 International Plan of Action on Ageing, new and emerging practice modalities and international models such as shelter programs and support groups, and the latest research on practice methods, elder abuse with special populations, and interventions with victim-abuse dyads. Topics examined in Elder Abuse and Mistreatment include: abuse reporting statutes the roles of agencies involved in abuse investigations service commonly needed by victims funding sources common impediments to service delivery adult protective services (APS) local, state, and federal policies social and economic inclusion self-determination long-term care and nursing homes consumer fraud and financial abuse dependency and compliance and much more Elder Abuse and Mistreatment: Policy, Practice, and Research is an essential resource for educators and students of social work, nursing, and public health, and for social work practitioners.
Elder Abuse
Author: XinQi DongPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319475045
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 725
Book Description
This book provides a global comprehensive and systematic state-of-the review of this field that fills the gaps between research, practice, and policy. The book addresses the epidemiology of the issue and the global prevalence of elder abuse in both developed and developing countries, which synthesizes the most up-to-date data about risk factors and protective factors associated with elder abuse and consequences of elder abuse; clinical assessment and management of elder abuse, including screening, detection, management of elder abuse, and the role of decision making capacity and forensic approaches; practice and services that describe adult protective services, legal justice, elder court systems, and guardianship system; elder abuse and culture, which provides more in-depth anthropological and ethnographic experiences; policy issues, which highlights the elder justice movement, GAO reports, elder justice act, older American act and elder justice coordinating council; and future directions, which explores translational research, practice, education/training and policy issues surrounding elder abuse. Elder Abuse: Research, Practice and Policy is a useful resource for aging researchers, social services, general internists, family medicine physicians, social workers, nurses, and legal professionals interested in the issues of elder abuse.