Seeking effective approaches to elder abuse in institutional settings

Abstract

Although in recent years elder abuse has attracted considerable social and professional attention, it is still in the opinion of many a taboo subject. In this paper the author examines why this is the case and considers what has been learnt. In doing so he considers causation and predisposing factors and the modes of intervention available

Citation

Parker, J. (2001), "Seeking effective approaches to elder abuse in institutional settings", The Journal of Adult Protection, Vol. 3 No. 3, pp. 21-29. https://doi.org/10.1108/14668203200100017