This book provides an insight into advances in elder abuse in the areas of research, policy, practice and legislation. It provides readers with a broad understa

Since the late 1970s when Congressman Claude Pepper held widely publicized hearings on the mistreatment of the elderly, policy makers and practitioners have sou

Helping mental health clinicians anticipate, recognize and respond to elder abuse, this book quickly summarizes risk and protective factors, the important role

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