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Charting the hits
- Author:
- PRITCHARD J.
- Journal article citation:
- Care Weekly, 19.10.90, 1990, pp.10-11.
Describes a small scale survey of carers to identify causes of stress which might give rise to violence against elderly people.
Financial abuse of older people: a case study
- Authors:
- WENDT Sarah, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Social Work, 58(2), 2015, pp.287-296.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This article presents a case study to illustrate the complexities of financial abuse of older people by their family members. It provides insights into why older people and social care professionals may not detect or define family member’s behaviour as abuse or feel discomfort in talking about it. The authors argue case studies can lead to new understandings about financial abuse that move beyond operational definitions to theoretical explanations that consider practices and outcomes of ageism and gender relations. (Publisher abstract)
Financial exploitation of older adults in rural settings: a family perspective
- Author:
- MUKHERJEE Dhrubodhi
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 25(5), 2013, pp.425-437.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Federal agencies responsible for funding protective services to older adults are increasingly concerned with the growing incidence of financial exploitation in rural areas. The Wall Street Journal recently has reported an increasing trend of unemployed adult children migrating from urban centers to smaller rural towns and countrysides to live with their parents since 2008. This current study explores the attitudes of family caregivers regarding management of financial matters for their elderly care recipients. The major findings of the study include that adult children often (1) overestimate their parents' ability to manage their finances; (2) prefer to manage their parents' finances informally, as opposed to using legal options like power of attorney; and (3) tend to think of their parents' assets as “almost theirs.” The study concludes with recommendations on the critical need for information to help families make important decisions about helping elderly parents with their finances. This information would not only promote the use of safeguards against abuse, but could potentially provide caregivers with greater confidence and protection. (Publisher abstract)
Physical, financial, and psychological abuse committed against older women by relatives with psychiatric disorders: extent of the problem
- Authors:
- LABRUM Travis, SOLOMON Phyliss L., BRESSI Sara K.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 27(4/5), 2015, pp.377-391.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Persons with psychiatric disorders (PD) are known to be at an increased risk of committing elder abuse, with much of this abuse occurring toward women. However, there is no evidence available speaking to the extent of this problem. The objective of the present study is to explore rates of abuse committed against older women by a relative with PD. In conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania, 217 women residing across the United States who are at least 55 years of age and who have a relative with PD completed an online survey. Analyses found that in the past 6 months 15% of survey respondents experienced physical abuse committed by their relative with PD, 20% experienced financial abuse, and 42% experienced psychological abuse. Given these high rates of abuse it is imperative that research into factors predicting abuse be conducted, as such information would help target and determine the nature of interventions. (Publisher abstract)
Physical elder abuse perpetrated by relatives with serious mental illness: a preliminary conceptual social–ecological model
- Authors:
- LABRUM Travis, SOLOMON Phyllis L.
- Journal article citation:
- Aggression and Violent Behavior, 25(Part B), 2015, p.293–303.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
It is estimated that between 16% and 38% of all elder abusers have a history of mental illness, with most such persons likely having serious mental illness (SMI). Despite the disproportionality of elder abuse perpetrated by persons with SMI, elder abuse and mental health researchers have failed to examine factors associated with the occurrence of elder abuse perpetrated by persons with SMI. By integrating research findings regarding perpetration of community and family violence by persons with SMI and elder abuse perpetrated by persons regardless of their mental health status, this article proposes a preliminary conceptual social–ecological model to explain the occurrence of physical elder abuse perpetrated by persons with SMI. It is intended for this model to further stimulate and guide research in this area. It is imperative that research be conducted regarding factors associated with the perpetration of physical elder abuse by persons with SMI as it is a prerequisite for the creation of practice and policy interventions aimed at preventing and intervening in elder abuse perpetrated by this population. (Publisher abstract)
Financial abuse of older people by a family member: a difficult terrain for service providers in Australia
- Authors:
- ADAMS Valerie Margaret, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 26(3), 2014, pp.270-290.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Financial abuse by a family member is the most common form of abuse experienced by older Australians, and early intervention is required. National online surveys of 228 chief executive officers and 214 aged care service providers found that, while they were well placed to recognise financial abuse, it was often difficult to intervene successfully. Problems providers encountered included difficulties in detecting abuse, the need for consent before they could take action, the risk that the abusive family member would withdraw the client from the service, and a lack of resources to deal with the complexities inherent in situations of financial abuse. (Edited publisher abstract)
House of the chastising son
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 20.3.03, 2003, pp.44-45.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the case of an 82 year-old women who suffered severe neglect while living with her son, but after a spell in residential care expressed a desire to return home. Looks at the dilemma this presented to adult protection staff.
Young and middle-aged adults' perceptions of elder abuse
- Authors:
- CHILDS Helen W., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 40(1), February 2000, pp.75-85.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Middle-aged and young adults completed in adaptation of the Severity of Violence Against Women Scale and the Elder Abuse Attitudes and Behavioural Intentions Scale - Revised to examine the impact of (a) respondent age, (b) age and gender or perpetrator and victim, and (c) history of experienced violence on perceptions of elder abuse. Results suggested that middle-aged respondents viewed psychological behaviours more harshly than did younger respondents and that both middle-aged women and young men were less tolerant of middle-aged perpetrators. These data support a view of elder abuse that emphasises its relativistic nature, wherein perceptions of elder abuse depend on both the characteristics of the perceiver and the victim and perpetrator variables.
Elder and dependent adult fraud: a sampler of actual cases to profile the offenders and the crimes they perpetrate
- Author:
- SKLAR Judith B.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 12(2), 2000, pp.19-32.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Fraud targeted at elder and dependent adults is largely committed by four different groups of perpetrators, each targeting its own unique assortment of crimes at vulnerable victims. This article profiles these four offender groups, identifies the various crimes being committed, and provides some preventative tips and investigative tools to combat this growing area of fraud.
Role induction and caregiver strain: a structural equation approach
- Authors:
- BERG-WEGER Marla, RUBIO Doris McGartland
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Service Research, 21(2), 1995, pp.33-53.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Using causal modelling, this study of 71 adult daughter caregivers of elderly parents examines direct and indirect relationships between two caregiver induction factors, caregiver reason for selection into the role and level of willingness to assume the role. The influence of caregiver reason for selection on level of willingness and post-induction caregiver strain is explored using structural equation modelling. Results suggest caregivers who perceive no other alternative for care are less willing to provide care. When caregivers perceive no alternative to care, they report decreased levels of willingness and increased strain. Implications for practice and future research are presented.