Elder abuse has been increasingly recognised over the past ten years in many countries and progress has been made in both understanding and addressing the issue

Elder abuse has been increasingly recognised over the past ten years in many countries and progress in working with the problem has been rapid. This volume prov

This first-of-its-kind work on elder abuse and mistreatment provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the subject. Covering almost all regions of the

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

"I found this book to be informative, well-researched, and well-thought out...The book is an asset to students, scholars, and seasoned practioners alike." --Int