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Imbody, Bethany; Vandsburger, Etty – Educational Gerontology, 2011
With our communities rapidly aging, there is always a clear need for greater knowledge on how to serve elders. Professionals must be able to recognize cases of abuse and neglect and provide appropriate follow up services. Through reviewing recent literature, this paper surveys existing assessment tools and interventions, describes characteristics…
Descriptors: Elder Abuse, Interdisciplinary Approach, Cultural Awareness, Professional Training
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Patterson, Marcus; Malley-Morrison, Kathleen – Educational Gerontology, 2006
The population of the world is aging rapidly?a development that the World Health Organization (2004) has labeled as ?a demographic revolution.? According to its statistics, there are currently 600 million people in the world over the age of 60, a figure that will double by 2025 and double again by 2050. Within this age group, the numbers of the…
Descriptors: Prevention, Disabilities, Age, Risk
Adler, Leonore Loeb, Ed.; Denmark, Florence L., Ed. – 1995
Contributors to this collection put forth many contemporary theoretical ideas about violence in society. All agree that finding ways to prevent violence is critical and that living in peace means acceptance of diversity. The following chapters are included: (1) "Motivational Approach to Violent Behavior: A Cross-Cultural Perspective: (Sergei V.…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Child Rearing, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness