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Abuse by marriage: the exploitation of mentally ill older people
- Authors:
- PEISAH Carmelle, BRODATY Henry, BRIDGER Marie
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 23(9), September 2008, pp.883-888.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This article aims (i) to raise awareness about the vulnerability of mentally ill older persons to abuse by others seeking to gain by marriage; (ii) to outline key legal cases from common law countries; and (iii) to provide guidelines for health care professionals who encounter this issue in practice. Two Australian cases are presented: the first case involved an 87-year-old widower who married his carer- 50 years his junior - in a religious ceremony while hypomanic. The second case involved an 82-year-old widow with moderate dementia who married her boarder, the marriage subsequently being found void in the Family Court of Australia on the basis that her consent was not real because she was incapable of understanding the nature and effect of the marriage ceremony. Abuse by marriage may be of a psychological, sexual, social or financial nature. Older people with impaired judgement and inability to appraise others due to mental illness may be persuaded to execute legal documents such as marriage certificates. Health care professionals may have a role in the identification and management of this kind of abuse. There are legal means to address this problem ranging from guardianship and financial management to family law court applications to seek a decree of nullity/invalidity of the marriage.
What is financial abuse?
- Author:
- BROWN Hilary
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 5(2), May 2003, pp.3-10.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The author explores the meaning of the term 'adult abuse' and suggests new ways of looking at the phenomenon. The article brings together the literature on both financial abuse and neglect, focusing in particular on the interaction between financial abuse and neglect in the context of adults who lack capacity.
AEA's response to "Who decides?: making decisions on behalf of mentally incapacitated adults"
- Author:
- ACTION ON ELDER ABUSE
- Publisher:
- Action On Elder Abuse
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Elder abuse, mental health and later life: steps towards an understanding
- Authors:
- PENHALE B., KINGSTON P.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 1(4), November 1997, pp.296-304.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Discusses how in recent years there has been an increased emphasis on violence and abuse within society and in particular the abuse and neglect of older people. Considers the potential role that issues related to mental health and later life might contribute towards providing a greater understanding of the linked phenomena of elder abuse and neglect. Aims to provide a consideration of factors from the field of mental health and in particular the mental health of older people which might increase both knowledge and understanding of elder abusive situations and assist in the search for resolution to such problems.
Bad moves
- Author:
- CARLISLE Daloni
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 15.5.97, 1997, p.12.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on how the increasing number of deaths among elderly people with dementia forced to move from one home to another is causing advocacy groups to ask some searching questions.
Prevention and detection of abuse
- Author:
- SEATON Marie
- Journal article citation:
- Elders the Journal of Care and Practice, 4(4), December 1995, pp.5-27.
Over recent years, abuse of vulnerable people such as elderly with dementia, those with a learning disability or mental health problem has received increased publicity. This article outlines guidelines prepared by the charity United Response to guide and assist all staff, who may need to know how to act when abuse is alleged and also to assist staff in identifying signs that abuse may be occurring or that a situation exists which might lead to abuse. Covers the need for staff training, definitions of abuse and necessary procedures.
Geriatric mental health care: a treatment guide for health professionals
- Author:
- KENNEDY Gary
- Publisher:
- Guilford Press
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 347p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- New York
This book presents framework for understanding the interplay of medical, psychological, and social factors in frequently encountered problems among older adults. Guidelines are delineated for assessing and treating such conditions as depression and anxiety.