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Elder abuse in perspective
- Authors:
- BIGGS Simon, PHILLIPSON Chris, KINGSTON Paul
- Publisher:
- Open University Press
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 153p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Buckingham
Examines how the mistreatment of older people is defined, theorized and researched. Places the problem in its social and historical context, giving special attention to forms of abuse within families, communities, and institutions such as hospitals and residential homes. Looks at issues around training and elder abuse, and explores the most effective methods of intervention and prevention.
Social isolation among older people in urban areas: a review of the literature for the Ambition for Ageing programme in Greater Manchester
- Authors:
- BUFFEL Tine, REMILLARD-BOILARD Samuele, PHILLIPSON Chris
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 31
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
Drawing on the existing literature, this review looks at the characteristics and causes of social isolation in older people, the value of encouraging social participation, and evidence about the most effective forms of intervention. The review identifies the groups of older people who are most at risk of social isolation and identifies risk factors at individual, community and structural levels. The review then looks at the benefits and different types of social participation and evidence about the most effective forms of interventions to reduce social isolation. Interventions discussed include one-to-one interventions; group interventions; service provision interventions; and community development and neighbourhood interventions. To address social isolation the review highlights: the need for a variety of interventions to respond to the needs of an increasingly diverse population of older people; the importance of co-production and involving older people in the planning, delivery and evaluation of programmes; and the importance of building on existing community capacity and resources. (Edited publisher abstract)
Understanding elder abuse: a training manual for helping professionals
- Authors:
- BIGGS Simon, PHILLIPSON Chris
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 178p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Training manual designed to be used in training sessions with a broad spectrum of staff. Contains sections on: the social context of elder abuse and neglect; defining abuse and neglect; initial assessment and intervention; abuse and neglect in particular settings; and preventing abuse and neglect.