Elder Abuse in the U.S.: Its Nature, Causes and Some Responses.

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ERIC Number: EJ320610

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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Elder Abuse in the U.S.: Its Nature, Causes and Some Responses.

Ageing International, v12 n2 p12-13,17 Sum 1985

Discusses various aspects of elder abuse: characteristics of victims, common forms of abuse, categories of abuse, victim-abuser relationship, characteristics of abusers, practical responses to the problem, and policy implications and research needs. (CT)

Descriptors: Community Services, Counseling Services, Elder Abuse, Family Problems, Family Violence, Intervention, Older Adults, Parent Child Relationship, Research Needs, Self Esteem, Stress Management, Victims of Crime, Violence

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Note: Available from International Federation on Ageing, Publications Division, 1909 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20049.