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Elder abuse work: best practice in Britain and Canada
- Editor:
- PRITCHARD Jacki
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 512p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Presents an overview of the developments and issues around elder abuse in the United Kingdom and Canada and draws out best practice guidelines. Analyses research, theory, policy development, legislation, practice issues, resources and new ideas. Looks more specifically at: clinical practice developments; interagency coordination; self help for older people; awareness raising; financial abuse; and the medical and police perspectives. Innovative models for abuse intervention which originate in Canada are described and assessed. Also includes ideas for training and tested training exercises.