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Cross-cultural perspectives: toward an integrated theory of elder abuse
- Author:
- TRUSCOTT Deborah J.
- Journal article citation:
- Policy Studies, 17(4), December 1996, pp.287-298.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Due to the use of unrepresentative samples, the absence of general agreement on the definition of elder abuse, and a general lack of theoretical integration, the prolific knowledge we have of the concept of elder abuse tells us little about the prevalence or about cultural differences in the social context, construction, and individual expression of elder abuse. This article argues that current conceptions of elder abuse originate with health and social services professionals in Canada and North American, who export their 'authoritative knowledge' to health and social services professionals in other countries and societies. Beyond the problems involved in definition it considers the questions and issues that must be addressed in developing an integrative theoretical framework within which to interpret elder abuse.
Absence of values
- Author:
- PIETRONI Marilyn
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 28.11.96, 1996, pp.2-3.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Sometimes what looks like ordinary behaviour in care homes or domestic situations is revealed as abuse if we look closely enough. Argues that the question of definition is crucial to tackling hidden abuse.
Elderly people
- Author:
- CROSBY Gillian
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, 1, April 1996, pp.34-36.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
The mistreatment of elderly people is emerging as a growing problem in most western countries, yet research on this are is sparse, and the need for reliable data and debate, from which policies and good practice can grow, is essential. Looks at what has been done to overcome this short fall.
The final betrayal
- Author:
- MILLAR Barbara
- Journal article citation:
- Health Service Journal, 4.4.96, 1996, pp.14-15.
- Publisher:
- Emap Healthcare
Reports from the third Action on Elder Abuse conference which was held in Warwick last week. Calls for elder abuse to investigate and clear policies for both the abused and the abuser to be developed.
Elder protection in the community: what can we learn from child protection?
- Author:
- STEVENSON Olive
- Publisher:
- Age Concern Institute of Gerontology
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 35p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Paper looking at older people who are abused in the community by those with whom they live or who have some responsibility for looking after them in their own homes. Examines what can be learned from the experience of child protection services in the UK that can be useful in developing policy and practice to protect older people.
Distinguishing cultural expectations in assessment of financial exploitation
- Author:
- SANCHEZ Yolanda M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 8(2), 1996, pp.49-59.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Formal protocols for the screening of financial exploitation have tended to be rooted in assumptions reflective of a white, middle class perspective and have often failed to account for cultural differences in minority communities. Discusses the significance of cultural considerations in screening for financial exploitation.
Introducing a framework for defining financial abuse of the elderly
- Authors:
- WILBER Kathleen H., REYNOLDS Sandra L.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 8(2), 1996, pp.61-80.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Although an extensive body of literature has developed over the last decade that focuses on elder abuse, little has been written specifically on financial abuse. Financial abuse of older persons remains difficult to detect and prosecute, in part, because it is poorly understood and ill-defined. The purpose of this article is to begin the task of specifically identifying older persons who have been subjected to financial abuse. To do this, we offer a framework for identifying abuse that includes: (1) characteristics of the older person that suggest vulnerability to abuse, (2) the nature of the relationship between the suspected wrongdoer and the older person.
No excuses
- Author:
- ROSE Nick
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 28.11.96, 1996, p.1.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Argues that the key to success in eliminating elder abuse is to create an open environment where constructive criticism is welcomed.
Darkness visible
- Author:
- PRITCHARD Jacki
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 16.10.96, 1996, pp.26-31.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
The large-scale abuse of older people has long been hidden and ignored. Nurses said that they hold the key to improving thousand of wretched lives but they have to learn to spot the signs.
Abusing the position
- Author:
- WHITE Caroline
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 1.2.96, 1996, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Questions the absence of legal safeguards for elderly people in care and asks if legislators should tackle elder abuse as they have tried to cope with child abuse.