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The abuse of elderly people: considerations for practice
- Author:
- PENHALE Bridget
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Social Work, 23(2), April 1993, pp.95-112.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Despite concern about abuse of elderly people by their carers over the past ten years, problem remain in the identification and treatment of both those who are abused and their abusers. Considers some of the barriers to identification of abuse, looks at the similarities and differences between the abuse of elderly people and other forms of family violence, and discusses the implications of these for social work practice.
Elder abuse: an overview of recent and current developments
- Author:
- PENHALE Bridget
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 3(5), September 1995, pp.311-320.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Gives a brief overview of elder abuse and neglect and considers some of the difficulties in both the detection of, and intervention in, abusive situations.