Description

The abuse and neglect of older people is a problem that is worldwide. This important new book brings together what we know about the problem of elder abuse and neglect and outlines effective strategies for dealing with it.

The contributors are each experts in their fields and have a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in dealing with the problem. This book was published with financial assistance from the Family Violence Prevention Division of Health Canada.

Table of Contents

SECTION 1: PRACTICE ISSUES

• Introduction: Practice Issues Related to Abuse and Neglect of Older Canadians, Daphne Nahmiash, Section Editor
• Issues in Practice with Respect to Mistreatment of Older People, Lynn McDonald, Elizabeth Pittaway, Daphne Nahmiash
• Community-based Intervention Strategies for Cases of Abuse and Neglect of Seniors, Pearl McKenzie, Linda Tod, Penny Yellen
• Intervention in Long-term Care Institutions with Respect to Elder Mistreatment, Marie Beaulieu, Lise Blanger

SECTION 2: POLICY ISSUES

• Introduction: Social, Legal, and Health Care Policy Issues Related to Abuse and Neglect of Older Canadians, John B. Bond Jr., Section Editor
• Power in Relationships of Trust: A Feminist Analysis of Elder Abuse, Sheila M. Neysmith
• Legal Approaches to Elder Abuse and Neglect in Canada, Gerald B. Robertson
• Policies Regarding Abuse and Neglect of Older Canadians in Health Care Settings, A. Elizabeth Watson, Christopher Patterson, Sharon Maciboric-Sohor, Adrian J. Grek, Loreley Greenslade

SECTION 3: EDUCATION ISSUES

• Introduction: Education Issues Related to Abuse and Neglect of Older Canadians, Elizabeth Podnieks, Section Editor

• Education as the Cornerstone of Prevention of Elder Abuse and Neglect, Elizabeth Podnieks, Elaine Baillie

• Education of Health Professionals: Interdisciplinary Curriculum Guidelines Related to Abuse and Neglect of Older Canadians, Margaret M. Ross, Lee Ann Hoff

SECTION 4: RESEARCH ISSUES

• Introduction: Research Issues and Findings Related to Abuse and Neglect of Older Canadians, J.F. Kozak, Section Editor

• Scope and Definition of Elder Abuse and Neglect in Canada, M.J. Stones

• Issues in the Measurement of Elder Abuse, Albert Kozma, M.J. Stones

• Epidemiology of the Abuse and Neglect of Seniors in Canada: A Review of the National and International Research Literature, J.F. Kozak, T. Elmslie, J. Verdon

• New Directions for Research on Interventions with Abused Older Adults, Charmaine Spencer

• Conclusion, Michael J. MacLean, Rosemary M. Williams

• List of References

• List of Contributors