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Anderson, Jeff; And Others – 1984
Many elderly persons suffer abuse and neglect from which they cannot escape. Questions concerning the extent of elder abuse, the kinds of abuse, and underlying factors associated with elder abuse in Texas were explored in a survey of professionals most likely to encounter elder abuse in their work. Questionnaires (1,508) were mailed to agencies…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Elder Abuse, Family Violence, Gerontology