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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.
Social workers’ reflections on the therapeutic encounter with elder abuse and neglect
- Authors:
- GOLDBLATT Hadass, BAND-WINTERSTEIN Tova, ALON Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 33(20), 2018, pp.3102-3124.
- Publisher:
- Sage
The aim of this qualitative study was to explore social workers’ reflections on their experience of the therapeutic encounter with victims and perpetrators of elder abuse and neglect. The research questions were as follows: How do social workers tune themselves toward the therapeutic encounter with elder abuse? How do they position themselves vis-a-vis the clients? How do social workers describe the meaning of the intervention both for the clients and for themselves? What is the added value of the therapeutic encounter in this field for the social workers? Participants were 17 experienced women social workers, who worked with abusers and with abused and neglected older adults in Israel. Data were collected via in-depth semi-structured interviews, which were later transcribed and content analysed. Two main themes emerged from the findings, emphasising two key aspects of the social workers’ reflective process experienced during the therapeutic encounter: (a) focus on the client: “This is the journey of their lives”—reflection on the therapeutic “journey”; (b) focus on the social worker’s inner and professional world: “‘There is nothing to be done’ is no longer in my vocabulary”—a personal and professional maturation process. The social workers expressed a positive attitude toward their elder clients. A unique dialogue developed in the therapeutic encounter, whereby the social workers considered any change as valuable if it allowed the elders a sense of control and self-worth, whereas the social workers were enriched by the elders’ life experience, and matured both personally and professionally. Thus, both sides benefited from this reciprocal relationship. Implications for further research and practice are discussed. (Edited publisher abstract)
Psychological therapies in the treatment of abused adults
- Author:
- FRASER Aileen
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 8(2), August 2006, pp.31-38.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The author, a registered nurse and cognitive analytical therapists working in the field of adult protection, examines the background to adult protection work in the UK, focusing on elder abuse, including self-neglect in domiciliary settings, to show the need to explore new approaches to treatment for both those who have been abused and those who are in the position of abuser. A selection of psychological therapies are explored to determine their potential to offer support for this group. Therapies considered include cognitive behavioural therapy, person-centred therapy and cognitive analytical therapy. The article concludes with examples of the use of cognitive analytical therapy with adult protection referrals and a summary of the benefits and obstacles to this approach.
Seeking effective approaches to elder abuse in institutional settings
- Author:
- PARKER Jonathan
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 3(3), August 2001, pp.21-29.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Although in recent years elder abuse has attracted considerable social and professional attention, it is still in the opinion of many a taboo subject. Examines why this is the case and considers what has been learnt. In doing so the article considers causation and predisposing factors and the modes predisposing factors and the modes of intervention available.
The applications of therapeutic interventions in adult protection
- Authors:
- OGG Jim, MUNN-GIDDINGS Carol
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adult Protection, 1(2), November 1999, pp.26-37.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article examines the therapeutic options available to practitioners working with vulnerable adults who have been abused. A variety of intervention approaches are considered: psychoeducative; cognitive-behavioural; family therapy; and victim support, recognising the vulnerable adult's own key role in the process and success of any work.
A community dialogue series on ethics and elder abuse: guidelines for decision-making
- Authors:
- ANETZBERGER Georgia J., DAYTON Carol, McMONAGLE Paulette
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 9(1), 1997, pp.33-50.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Ethical dilemmas characterise the prevention and treatment of elder abuse but few guidelines exist for professionals or communities to examine and resolve them. Reports on a Community Dialogue Series on Ethics and Elder Abuse held in Ohio, USA which focused discussion across professional disciplines, service systems, and cultural groups. Presents the resulting guidelines along with a description of the Series and suggestions for replicating it in other locales.
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.
Ethics and elder mistreatment: uniting protocol with practice
- Author:
- JOHNSON Tanya Fusco
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 7(2/3), 1995, pp.1-18.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Focuses on the meaning of ethics in elder mistreatment. Looks specifically on distinguishing ethical issues from non-ethical issues and ethical dilemmas. Demystifies ethics for elder-serving practitioners and shows how ethics can be a part of the treatment decision-making process. Proposes a method for developing ethical practice at the multidisciplinary level. The multidisciplinary level starts with the multidisciplinary level starts with the client and professional and ends with the community-based multidisciplinary team. The latter include human services professionals who have the important task of transforming ethical protocols into practice.
The elder abuse resource centre, a coordinated community response to elder abuse: one Canadian perspective
- Author:
- WASYLKEWYCZ Maria N.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, 5(4), 1993, pp.21-33.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The establishment of an elder abuse resource centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in 1990 was the culmination of more than 10 years of effort by the local professional community. Developed as a three-year demonstration project, the Centre's primary goal is to focus and coordinate existing services to elder abuse victims and their families. This paper will provide a brief description of the community developmental work that helped set the foundation for the project, outline some of the research findings from the Centre, and discuss two interventive approaches - therapeutic support groups for clients and multidisciplinary teams - which have shown positive results in the Centre
Helping elderly victims: the reality of elder abuse
- Authors:
- WOLF Rosalie S., PILLEMER Karl A.
- Publisher:
- Columbia University Press
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 198p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- New York
Analyses 328 cases of elder abuse and neglect, assesses a number of model projects, and looks at a case controlled study of 42 victims. Compares different intervention programmes and profiles victims, perpetrators and the abuse situation. Concludes with a review of the implications for practice and policy.