Abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older persons - Lorin A Baumhover|S. Colleen Beall

Written for all those working in social and health care settings who work with older adults, this practical guide constitutes a current and accurate reference for detecting and managing abuse and neglect. Based on more than a decade of research, education and training in elder mistreatment, the book combines theory and practice to offer a comprehensive set of guidelines to assess whether elder abuse and neglect has ocurred.;It includes discussion of the different types of abuse, and equips the reader with effective intervention strategies to defuse abusive situations. It provides sound, practical guidance on: assessing physical, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse and neglect; recognising the characteristics of victims and perpetrators; documenting cases of mistreatment; working as part of a multi-disciplinary team; working with victims of elder abuse and the families after abuse has ocurred; training staff in long-term care facilities to detect and prevent abuse.